Meet Joshua
Joshua Pickett, LMFT, brings over 10 years of experience working with mental health, substance use, and family dynamics. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has completed a two-year training program in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, including extensive training in trauma-focused care.
Joshua currently works in private practice, specializing in complex PTSD and substance use. His clinical background includes work in IOP and PHP settings treating severe trauma and addiction, as well as experience with Children and Family Services.
Both professionally and personally, Joshua has dedicated his career to understanding the complexities of substance use and how to support lasting, meaningful change for those who are struggling.
Addiction as Relationship
Understanding Substance Use Through Attachment & Connection
What if addiction isn’t just about substances...
But about relationships?
Many clients struggling with substance use aren’t just battling a behavior… they are navigating unmet attachment needs. This training will help you understand addiction through a relational lens— so you can intervene with more clarity, compassion, and effectiveness.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Substance use often becomes a substitute for connection. Without understanding the attachment dynamics underneath, interventions can miss the mark.
This training offers a deeper framework to:
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Understand the why behind substance use
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See how early attachment shapes regulation and coping
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Respond in a way that supports lasting change
Educational Goals
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Have an understanding of attachment theory and how relationships affect human development.
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Understand how substances become a substitute for a proper attachment relationship.
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Have a way of understanding and a way of intervening regarding clinical work with Substance Use clients.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
✔ Name 2 ways in which early attachment can affect the autonomic nervous system.
✔ List 2 therapeutic strategies or frameworks that can be used to treat Substance Use.
✔ Describe 2 types of relational support needed for Substance Use.
Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Course completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course upon completion of the Evaluation form via the Attendee Dashboard, which will be emailed to you.
SCHEDULE:
| 8:45 AM |
Breakfast & Introductions |
| 9:15 AM |
Presentation Begins |
| 11:15 AM |
Presentation Ends
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MEETING INFORMATION:
Our presenter will be delivering their session virtually.
*VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE May 7th @ 6 PM*
*In-Person Registrations Available at The Door*
We look forward to seeing you there!
