The Science of Psychotherapy
Liam O'Mahony on Trauma and Addiction Counselling
Sep 11, 2023
Liam O'Mahony, expert in trauma and addiction counselling, discusses the complex relationship between developmental trauma and addiction, emphasizing the storage of trauma in implicit memory. They also explore compulsive caregiving and unmanaged empathy in the field of addiction treatment, highlighting the importance of top-down and bottom-up thinking in complex systems.
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- Developmental trauma is a significant factor in addiction, often resulting from a lack of developed capacities for relationships, emotional regulation, and self-image.
- Addressing addiction requires a balanced approach that acknowledges the role of developmental trauma, views symptoms as communication, and integrates bottom-up modalities.
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Liam Mahoney's Personal Journey and the Connection Between Developmental Trauma and Addiction
Liam Mahoney, an expert in addiction treatment, shares his personal journey of joining the army at a young age and how his history of developmental trauma made him vulnerable to alcohol addiction. In the Irish army, a culture of heavy drinking exacerbated his dependency on alcohol. Liam highlights the lack of developed capacities for relationships, emotional regulation, and self-image among individuals with addiction and developmental trauma. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the intimate relationship between developmental trauma and addiction, labeling it as the unseen road to addiction.
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