Confronting Addiction: A Sneak Peek at The Holistic Recovery Summit
Addiction afflicts over 35 million people globally, with alarming relapse rates up to 60% for those seeking treatment. Despite its prevalence, addiction remains poorly understood and laden with stigma. However, the online event, The Holistic Recovery Summit, aims to challenge narrow perspectives and provide a comprehensive framework for treating substance abuse issues.
This summit is for anyone interested in understanding and treating addiction, including mental health professionals seeking cutting-edge knowledge to better serve clients; psychology students looking to broaden their learning; members of the general public who want to understand what works in addiction treatment; and those struggling with addiction or supporting addicted family members.
From November 27-December 2nd, The Holistic Recovery Summit will convene over 40 leading experts spanning diverse disciplines to share the latest evidence-based approaches to understanding and overcoming addiction. Attendees will discover new paradigms that view addiction as a complex symptom arising from biological, psychological, social and even spiritual factors.
Day 1 introduces talks challenging mainstream notions of addiction, like attachment patterns fueling addictive behaviors and the impact of cultural narratives. Pioneers like Dr. Marc Lewis and Dr. Stephen Porges will spotlight emerging areas like epigenetics and polyvagal theory.
Day 2 dives into treating specific addictions like trauma, eating disorders and more through modalities ranging from Internal Family Systems to psychedelic-assisted therapy. Harm reduction approaches will also be discussed by leaders like Dr. Andrew Tatarsky.
Day 3 explores the biological factors at play in the addicted brain and nervous system. Sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic experiencing and epigenetics will be showcased for their potential to create lasting change in the body.
Day 4 puts psychology center stage with sessions on techniques like EMDR, motivational interviewing and clinical hypnosis to target ingrained addictive neural patterns. ACT and psychological flexibility will also be discussed as pivotal elements for recovery.
Day 5 discusses the influence of cultural forces – from media to public policy – on addiction. Experts will also explore community-based approaches and relational aspects of recovery.
Day 6 dives deep into the spiritual dimensions of addiction and recovery through modalities spanning dreamwork, mindfulness and integral theory.
With relapse rates remaining high, professionals require new perspectives. The Holistic Recovery Summit promises knowledge that crosses silos so providers can elevate the standard of care. Uncover comprehensive techniques to support client healing at this unprecedented 6-day event.
Live long, love life and be well.
Harold
P.S. If you are unable to attend all of the summit sessions or simply want to have access after the summit you can get that by going here: The Holistic Recovery Summit All Access Pass with lifetime access to the recordings and CPD certification.
