Loving The Whole Self- Utilizing Parts Work with Drug Users

Description

The inner critic and capacity for self-hatred in those impacted by substance use manifests in a variety of ways clinically and is informed by experiences like harmful religious experiences, childhood trauma, and more. In the therapeutic space, the use of parts work paired with prioritizing self-compassion can assist clients with their individualized recovery and addressing these key elements of healing through the lens of parts work. This workshop will focus on how parts work can be used with someone experiencing any unwanted consequences from their drug use and assist in growing self-concept. There will be an emphasis on the use of the spectrum of substance use, which will assist participants in determining best treatment for an individual. An overview of parts work and internal family systems will be provided alongside clinical interventions and discussion centered on best practices.