Interrupting Intergenerational Trauma in Substance Use Disorders
In this course, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross explains how trauma adversely affects early neurodevelopment and attachment, creating high risk for later substance use disorders. Dr. Ross defines intergenerational trauma and describes methods for stopping its transmission to the next generation.
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In this course, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross (MD, MPA, CEDS-C) cites grim statistics regarding trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and race-based stress as those relate to substance use disorders. She explains how intergenerational trauma is triggered and transmitted, partially through epigenetic changes, and covers the five requirements for an ongoing historical event (such as slavery) to induce...
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) information for mental health professionals
Participants who complete this program will receive a CPD Certificate and accrue CPD hours/OPD points. Some professions that are eligible for CPD include (refer to your Association or Credentialing body’s CPD requirements for eligibility details):
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