Webinar that explored a new paradigm looking at addictions as a replacement for human connection and meaning. When humans do not find the connection and meaning we need in our lives, we resort to self-destructive behaviours in order to make ourselves feel better.
1st Learning Objective:
Understanding that attachment is a primary need, as important as food or shelter.
2nd Learning Objective:
We become addicted to feelings.
3rd Learning Objective:
How to support clients overcome the need to attach to objects/behaviours.
Course Content
Presenter
I’m a counsellor who works with a humanist and transpersonal approach. I am also a Yoga teacher and Psychologist. I have worked in the areas of trauma, PTSD, suicide prevention, and self-harm, particularly with young people. It is an area of interest for me to explore clients’ spirituaity in the context of my work. Positive and unconditional regard for clients poses interesting ethical and practical issues that I am researching. Particularly, in the context of raising popular alternatve therapies with therapists who may not have the training and experience to deal with issues such as self-awareness.
