Description:
OPD Points: 5
Learn now to approach treating addiction from a psychological perspective
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
This talk outlines an approach to treating addiction from a psychological perspective. The speaker is a psychologist with many years of experience working with addiction, and one of the founders of Houghton House. The speaker defines addiction in a nuanced way, and considers the person's relationship with the substance as a key component. He looks at a model of change which involves a meaningful inner journey. Many health professionals see working with addiction as a specialised area, yet it is extremely common. This talk offers essential insight.
Presenter / Provider:
Dan Wolf
Presenter Qualifications:
Dan Wolf, director of Houghton House Group of Treatment Centres, is a registered psychologist who specialises in dealing with addictive disorders. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand and completed his internship at Phoenix House.Dan has had extensive exposure to the major drug rehabilitation centres in South Africa and is recognized as a national expert on addiction treatment.In 2000, Dan established the First Step Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Recovery Centre, which pioneered as the first intensive outpatient program established in Johannesburg.In addition to being involved in assessments and individual and group therapies, Dan also supervises lay-counsellors, facilitates family support and aftercare groups, and is well equipped to assess substance abuse and dual diagnosis cases in order to advise on treatment options and a suitable way forward.Houghton House has been in operation for over 21 years.
