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Auricular acupuncture training for Addictions and Behavioral Health Treatment
Day 1)
Welcome
Introductions
NADA History Q/A
NADA Mission, Vision, Principles, Protocol overview
NADA Ethics Statement – Training completion requirements,
ADS Standards of Competency
STRESS SELF EVALUATION TEST
Class Overview
5NP Treatment (circle formation) – Process Session
Distribution of training materials – Discussion
The EAR -Anatomical, point locations ,descriptions – Discussion
The Orange and The Needles explanation (practice needling ), Technique Mastery
Ear model practice *Sleep Mix Tea intro
Incorporating the NADA PROTOCOL as a preventative alternative.
Unique benefits of ACUDETOX (5np)- INTEGRATION with Western addiction treatment models.
EASTERN Modalities as it relates to the organs
Manual distribution /overview
ASSIGMENTS – Manual – VIDEO
DAY 2)
Review/Overview
Practitioner Responsibilities – 5NP Treatment (circle formation) Process Session
Technique Mastery (ear model practice)
Ear model practice – Point location/explanation….Needles and needling – insertion and removal –
Needles and needle complications – ‘Needle Shock , ‘Fainting, Bleeding, Needle Fear(Trypanophobia)
*Intro To student pairing…PRACTICE INSERTING THREE'(3)POINTS- SHENMEN – SYMPATHETIC – KIDNEY – Discussion
Learning the NADA PROTOCOL Approach – role modeling
Clean needle technique
Student workplace protocols (discussion) their daily experiences re. treatment modalities.
Eastern modalities as it relates to the ear – Yin organs , Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Bipolar, etc. Psychiatric medication, etc.
‘EMPTY FIRE – YIN YANG -behavior – organs and addiction
*Student practice pairing – PRACTICE INSERTING ALL ‘(5)FIVE Points – Points discussion
Assignment Manual
video
DAY 3)
REVIEW / OVERVIEW
*Quiz –
Student demonstration -Student paired practice 1:2 -1:3 – 1:4 – 1:5 (Progression to all five points)
SELF NEEDLING
SEEDS,BEADS,MAGNETS INTRO/PRACTICE – Video – Discussion
Addiction -Treatment and Behavioral Health
EASTERN Modality as it relates to the FIVE (5) Points – SEDATION /TONIFICATION
MIND, BODY,SPIRIT,EMOTIONS as it relates to Treatment challenges in the workplace
Staff Clinic preparation – Discussion
Client Management issues and strategies – “WHAT DO I TELL MY CLIENTS”?
Exploring the unique roles of ‘ACUDETOX SPECIAL POPULATIONS – Psycho-Social issues affecting client recovery-
Community and Domestic Violence, Trauma, Racism, Poverty, ‘STRESS, Cultural sensitivity. Q/A.
NADA website exploration
DAY 4)
COMMUNITY PRACTICUM
DAY 5)
COMMUNITY PRACTICUM
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