Healing Developmental Trauma in Therapy: The Science of Restoring Self-Regulation – Jon Caldwell

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Childhood maltreatment can profoundly influence human development, resulting in a variety of mental, emotional, and social challenges – including addictive disorders. Attachment theory is a useful framework for understanding how early relational experiences can have far-reaching effects. Developmental trauma and attachment disturbances can lead to deficits in nervous system regulation. Addictive behaviors can be seen as an attempt at short-term regulation, with long-term consequences.

This presentation will explore the scientific linkages between trauma, attachment, and addiction, and will offer ideas on how to help clients restore the capacity to self-regulate in healthy ways.

1. Evaluate one of the structures in the brain that is impacted by childhood trauma.
2. Conclude at least one brain chemical/neurotransmitter that is involved in attachment and addiction.
3. Appraise the two primary dimensions of attachment insecurity.

• Discover the neurobiological connections between trauma, attachment, and addiction
• Understand how attachment style relates to cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal patterns
• Learn practical techniques involving mindfulness and self-compassion to help people heal trauma- and attachment-related wounds