NADA Acudetox with Dr. Sheryl Strom, DNM, BD, DSM & Jessica Eden LCSW, LAC

Hosted by NADA-RT’s: Dr. Sheryl Strom, DNM, BD, DSM & Jessica Eden LCSW, LAC

Location: Littleton, CO (exact location TBA).

Dates: September 26, 27, 28th (9-5pm MDT)

Step 1: Create your NADA profile & pay for your annual membership: $100

Step 2: Purchase the NADA Training: $500

This is an in-person training. Instructional methods include but are not limited to self-study, demonstration, lecture, group discussion, and practicum. Students are required to attend all sessions and complete all assignments. Any absences must have prior clearance from instructor. Students with disabilities should notify trainer prior to training to discuss appropriate accommodations. Students MUST attend all sessions and complete all assignments, and demonstrate competency to be eligible to receive a certificate as a NADA Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS).

Training Syllabus/Outline

Day 1: Foundations of NADA

Introductions, students experience a NADA Group from trainers

History of Acupuncture/NADA, Spirit of NADA

Clean Needle Technique, universal precautions, handling & Disposal

Introduction to NADA protocol including ear anatomy, point location and points, Needling technique & Practice on silicon ears

Needling technique and practice on silicon ears

Chinese Medicine, 5 elements, the Meridians & Organs, & Empty Fire

Boundaries, holding space, scope of practice, code of ethics

Day 2: Practice of NADA

Review the points & needling practice of first two points (students)

Trauma-informed care, ADS Self-care: Burn out, compassion fatigue & secondary trauma

Needling practice of next 3 points

Uses of NADA within the context of behavioral and community health, Communication skills, informed consent and consent forms, treatment records, HIPAA

Day 3: Integration of NADA

Reflection, Discussion & Reviewing the points

Needling practice on each other, all 5 points

Sleep mix tea & herbal remedies

Colorado Legal Statute, integrating NADA into treatment programs, sustainability

Communal treatment- benefits, setting up, maintenance, client management issues and strategies, special populations and accessibility

Feedback & Data Collection, Research

Pathway to becoming an ADS- completing requirements, certification, insurance, supplies & resources, questions.

Self study – Self-Study materials will be provided at the start of the training. These must be completed within 90 days of the training and can include but is not limited to reviewing the Training Manual, and completing Videos and Readings as assigned by the trainers.

Cancellation policy:

There are no refunds for cancellation, a withdrawal from the training or failure to complete coursework. In the event of a documented medical emergency that prevents a student from attending a training, a transfer may be considered on a case by case basis.