Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Substance Use & Reconnecting with your Body 

This session explores the complex relationship between sexual trauma and substance use, offering a compassionate space to understand how substances impact the body and mind. Participants will learn about the physiological effects  and cycle of addiction, how trauma can influence coping mechanisms, and ways to reconnect with their bodies through grounding techniques. Presented by Dr. Natalie Ricciutti Ph.D., LPCC-OH, LCASA-NC