Numbing the Pain series
TRAUMA AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PART 1, THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES / EDUCATIONAL DVD FOR CLINICIANS
Part 1 of a professionally produced set of educational DVDs on trauma and substance abuse. The series offers perspectives on treatment by Lisa Najavits, Francis Abueg, Pamela Brown, Bonnie Dansky, Terence Keane, and John Lovern; as well as several people in recovery from various types of traumas and substances. Produced by Cavalcade Productions in 1998. This DVD is for clinicians, and runs for 46 minutes. Part I topics include: (a) schism between substance abuse and ptsd fields; (b) prevalence of substance abuse among trauma survivors; (c) psychological symptoms; (d) legal and medical problems; (e) stages of treatment; (f) therapy with military veteran clients; and (g) new treatment models. You can also order Part 2, Special Treatment Issues, for clinicians; and a condensed version for clients of the two parts. Note: This DVD series does not focus on Seeking Safety-- a Seeking Safety DVD training series is also available.
TRAUMA AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PART 2, SPECIAL TREATMENT ISSUES / EDUCATIONAL DVD FOR CLINICIANS
Part 2 runs for 40 minutes. Part 2 topics include: (a) the therapeutic relationship; (b) codependency and therapist self-care; (c) crises and relapses; (d) twelve-step programs; (e) medication; (f) therapist characteristics and training; and (g) positive effects of treatment.
NUMBING THE PAIN / EDUCATIONAL DVD FOR CLIENTS
A professionally produced 30-minute educational DVD designed to help educate clients about trauma and substance abuse. The client video offers perspectives on treatment by Lisa Najavits, Francis Abueg, Pamela Brown, Bonnie Dansky, Terence Keane, and John Lovern; as well as several people in recovery from various types of traumas and substances.