NADA Acu-Detox 5-day Workshop Programme
- Origins of Nada 5 point ear acupuncture protocol for chemical dependency treatment.
- Demonstration of ear acupuncture.
- Basic theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its relevance to chemical dependency.
- The concepts of Qi and experiencing Qi.
- Health and Safety precautions, sterile field and technique.
- Locating active points.
- Needling technique and practice.
- Logic and reason of 5-point detoxification protocol.
- Significance for relapse prevention, recovery and long term rehabilitation.
- Detoxification and Relaxation herbal teas.
- Location and atmosphere of group treatment settings.
- Qi Gong for personal development and client relaxation.
- Pitfalls and problem solving.
- Integration into specific types of treatment settings, in-patient or out-patient, prison drug reduction program.
- Research findings.
- Assessment and Evaluation.
- Certification and Insurance.
- Clinical management and Supervision of client treatments. All trainees must demonstrate their clinical proficiency in order to receive Nada certification.
- Trainees must demonstrate sensitivity, supportive and non-judgmental manner and be able to appreciate silence.
Training, Management & Clinical Supervision
The 5-day workshop will include Theory and Practice of acu-detox. The relevance of Chinese medicine in relation to chemical dependency. Hands on practice with the Nada 5 points. Follow up of clinical management and supervision of treatments with groups, volunteers and other trainees. Health and safety issues form a vital element of training.