Trauma-Informed Care in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Principles, Impact, and Clinical Application

Participants will examine how trauma impacts brain development, behavior, and coping, and how these effects contribute to substance use and relapse. The training reviews types of trauma, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma, as well as specific populations affected by trauma such as individuals experiencing intimate partner violence, systemic oppression, and combat-related trauma.

Core principles of trauma-informed care are presented, along with evidence-based treatment approaches including Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. Emphasis is placed on creating safe, respectful, and empowering treatment environments that support engagement and recovery. Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed principles into substance use disorder treatment and other social work practice settings.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to describe the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders, including the impact of trauma on brain function and behavior.
• Participants will be able to identify key principles of trauma-informed care and their application in substance use disorder treatment settings.

About the Instructor

Lynn Doris, MBA, LCSW, M-CASAC

Lynn Doris, MBA, LCSW, M-CASAC, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment. She currently serves as Director of Medication Assisted Treatment at Seafield Services and has extensive experience in integrating trauma-informed and evidence-based practices into clinical care. Ms. Doris is also an adjunct instructor in the Addiction Studies Program at Suffolk County Community College, where she teaches courses in addiction and counseling. Her work focuses on preparing clinicians to provide compassionate, effective, and patient-centered care.

Tuition

• $80 – General Registration
• $60 – Alumni, Field Instructor, FFL, Current Adelphi University School of Social Work Adjunct Fee
• $45 – Veterans Fee
• Free – Adelphi University School of Social Work students are free with promo code

Credentialing Information

​To receive approved continuing education credits, participants must attend the entire training or workshop and submit a completed evaluation form.

CEs: 3

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Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.

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