NADA Protocol Training

Prior to Class, each student is to watch DOPE IS DEATH on YouTube

Read Manual BEFORE COMING TO CLASS

 

Day 1

On arrival, each person receives 5-NP treatment—sit in circle

Introductions

What is NADA Acudetox Protocol

History of acupuncture and social justice and Lincoln Detox Center

Who benefits from ear acupuncture? 

5 Point locations-Why these points? Partnership paradigm vs Power-over paradigm

Ear Anatomy

Creating a safe hygienic space

Technique Mastery

needles and beads/seeds/SleepMix Tea

Clean needle technique

Exposure safety

Ear model practice

Lunch

Demonstrate 5-NP protocol

Student practice

Needle complications

Creating a culture of safety—Nada as Preventative medicine

NADA for stress and trauma

Day 2

Review of Day 1

Practice on each other—sit in circle with needles in place

Trauma-informed care Neurobiological effects of trauma

ACES

Harn Reduction

Oriental Medicine overview

Practice

Self-care/Boundaries

Endocannabinoid System, acupuncture, and holism

Serenity Prayer, NADA, and Self-care

Integration and Sustainability

Clinical and Community settings-Special populations

Nature of Addiction and Recovery

Day 3

Open with Needling practice in circle

Practice with application of seeds/magnets

Documentation

Research

Ethics—HIPAA; Confidentiality; Consent forms/Supervision requirements in Michigan

Legal—Status of NADA in various states

Community needling practice

Discussion: Q and A re: practice barriers/compliance

Application process with NADA

Online demo of website

Evaluation