“Working Experientially with Defenses in Addiction and Trauma Treatment” presentation today at Pinelands Recovery Center of Medford by Dr. Scott Giacomucci.
Today’s workshop, the fourth of a training series, focused on defense mechanisms. We used Sociometry & Psychodrama to explore the psychological functions of defenses and how they are used in active addiction, in relation to trauma, and in treatment or recovery.
In the photo you can see our warm-up of using “soul cards” to represent and concretize the part of self called the Manager of Defenses in TSM psychodrama. This internal role gives us the capacity to recognize our defenses, consciously choose when they are needed, and contain them when they are unnecessary or maladaptive.
For more information about bringing Scott to your agency for training, email him here – Scott@PhoenixTraumaCenter.com
