Meet Cody Gauthier

Cody Gauthier is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma resolution and somatic healing. He holds advanced training in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gestalt therapy, bringing an integrative and compassionate approach to his work with individuals navigating trauma, addiction, and eating disorders.

Cody has worked across residential, inpatient, outpatient, and hospital settings and earned his Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Connecticut with concentrations in Group Work, trauma, and addictions. His work emphasizes building a safe embodied relationship with the self to foster healing, self compassion, and connection.

Based in California’s South Bay, Cody combines clinical expertise with a deep appreciation for nature, movement, and authentic human connection.

Course Summary

This course explores the integration of Somatic Experiencing® (SE) principles into the treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Participants will examine how trauma related disruptions in the nervous system contribute to substance use patterns and how SE techniques can support recovery by increasing capacity for self regulation.

Using real world clinical examples, the training highlights interrupted trauma responses including fight, flight, and freeze and how they manifest in addictive behaviors. Practical interventions such as titration, pendulation, body tracking, and resourcing will be introduced to help clinicians support resilience and reduce reliance on maladaptive coping strategies.

Educational Goals

1. Increase understanding of the relationship between trauma, the autonomic nervous system, and substance use.
2. Demonstrate how Somatic Experiencing techniques can enhance SUD treatment outcomes.
3. Equip clinicians with practical tools to identify and intervene in trauma driven substance use patterns.

Learning Objectives 

Participants will be able to:

1. Provide 1 definition of Somatic Experiencing, and describe its relevance to trauma resolution.

2. What percentage of individuals with addiction have ACE scores of ≥3?

3. What percentage of individuals with co-occurring PTSD/SUD report trauma before age 16?

4. What helps restore fragmented experiences into an integrated whole?

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MEETING INFORMATION: 

Our presenter will be delivering their session In Person!

*VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE (7/9) @ 6 PM* 

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