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Psychology of Addiction

Learn how addictive craving arises from unresolved trauma, and why meditation strengthens recovery

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Psychology, Modern Trauma Theory & Meditation

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EXPLORE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY THEORY

What Will You Gain in Psychology of Addiction?

Unpack modern trauma theory

Learn how the body holds on to painful memories

Understand the mechanisms of craving

Explore the natural desire to escape our suffering

See why meditation aids recovery

Discover the practices that support healing

Learn from expert Mind Trainers

Hear from therapists and meditators in recovery

A female psychologist meditating on how to overcome addiction

UNDERSTANDING THE SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

A practical exploration of addiction and recovery

This 8-day course is for anyone suffering from trauma or addiction as well as professionals looking to deepen their understanding. Explore the causes and conditions of addiction and recovery. Hear from Dr. Stephen Dansiger, PsyD about how his personal experience has informed his mindfulness-based therapeutic methods and meditation teachings.

See how addiction is rooted in a survival instinct gone astray
Understand that addiction has a cause, and thus also has a cure
Discover why meditation is particularly supportive for recovery
Learn specific meditation practices that can help with addiction
In meditation, recognize patterns and find a clear path forward
Apply mindfulness teachings to your own or another’s recovery

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Psychology of Addiction

$25

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Understand the symptoms and causes of addiction and how meditative intervention helps recovery

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Two-Course Bundle

$35

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Psychology of Addiction AND Addiction, Forgiveness and Recovery. For those on recovery and their supporters.

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THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM AWAITS

Your Psychology of Addiction Trainers

Get to know the meditation teachers and life coaches who will lead you to through this course.

Stephen Dansiger, PsyD

PsyD, MFT, therapist and meditation teacher

Reverend Joseph Rogers

Chaplain and Meditation Instructor for Recovery

Vinny Ferraro

Meditation Teachings from the Heart

Bart Mendel

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