Attachment Infused Addiction: When Vodka Makes More Sense Than People

Individuals with significant attachment disruptions are a key challenge in addiction treatment. These individuals frequently struggle to benefit from traditional support systems—such as treatment professionals and Twelve Step programs—and often relapse, reinforcing deep-seated beliefs of being “too damaged” to recover. This presentation explores how disrupted early attachments can interfere with recognizing internal emotional and physical states and limit the ability to form healthy relationships in recovery. Designed specifically for “non-joiners” with histories of multiple treatment episodes...Read more, Dr. Mary Crocker Cook will explore a trauma-informed, individualized approach that integrates psychoeducation, counseling, and relational support as key components of relapse prevention. Practical applications across both residential and outpatient settings will be introduced skills as well to help clients examine and shift their attachment strategies to support sustained recovery. Less...

Learning Objectives

Explain the connection between early attachment disruption, inability to recognize psychical and emotional responses in self and others and resulting attachment style strategies.
Identify three attachment strategy styles and behaviors that interrupt long term sobriety
Apply trauma-informed, individualized strategies that incorporate psychoeducation, counseling, and relational support to enhance engagement and treatment effectiveness.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Maggiano's Restaurant San Jose
3055 Olin Ave Ste 1000, San Jose, CA, 95128

11:30 AM PDT - 02:00 PM PDT

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EARN 2 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker

Mary Cook, Ph.D., D.Min., LMFT, LAADC

Alcohol and Drug Studies Program Director

Mary Crocker Cook, Ph.D., D.Min., LMFT, LAADC is licensed therapist in San Jose, CA and developer of Attached Infused Addiction Treatment® and author of multiple books on attachment, addiction, and codependency. She is the Program Coordinator for the San Jose City College Alcohol and Drug Studies Program. For more information visit www.marycrockercook.com

Agenda

Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn, proudly sponsored by

The Camp Recovery Center and Treatment Placement Specialists.

11:30am- Arrivals and Networking

12:00pm- 2:00pm: Presentation, Lunch, Q&A

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

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