{"id":13403,"date":"2026-04-15T15:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tippingpointservices.ca\/?page_id=13403"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:54:29","slug":"understanding-trauma-and-addiction-from-survival-to-healing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tippingpointservices.ca\/tps\/understanding-trauma-and-addiction-from-survival-to-healing\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Trauma and Addiction: From Survival to Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/tippingpointservices.ca\/tps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/seminars.png&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f1f1f1&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section speed_factor=&#8221;0&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; size=&#8221;36&#8243; line_height=&#8221;100&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_top=&#8221;0&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;20&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;]Understanding Trauma and Addiction:<br \/>\nFrom Survival to Healing[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1504817034680{padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1776290615180{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Addictive behaviours are often misunderstood as a lack of willpower\u2014but more often, they are deeply connected to unresolved trauma and the need to cope with overwhelming experiences. This insightful and compassionate workshop explores the powerful relationship between trauma and addiction, helping participants move beyond judgment to understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will learn how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system, shaping patterns of behaviour and increasing vulnerability to substance use and other addictive coping strategies. The workshop highlights how addiction can serve as an attempt to regulate emotions, numb pain, or regain a sense of control.<\/p>\n<p>With a focus on trauma-informed care, attendees will gain practical tools to respond with empathy, reduce stigma, and support healing. 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