Learning Objectives
By the end of this module you should have:
- A basic understanding of attachment theory and how it may influence addiction later in life.
- A basic understanding of the childhood and adolescent stages of development according to Erik Erikson.
- Understood what Adverse Childhood Experiences are and how they contribute to addictive disorders in adulthood.
- Completed the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire and balanced those findings with a list of your skill sets and positive life events.*
*Note: It is strongly advised that you wait until you have the support of a counsellor or mutual aid group before completing this questionnaire due to the difficult feelings it may evoke.
Lesson Topics
- 1.4.1 Attachment Theory
- 1.4.2 Erik Erikson’s Child & Adolescent Stages of Development
- 1.4.3 The ACE Study
- 1.4.4 Summary
- 1.4.5 Exercise 1:
- 1.4.6 What Conclusions Should you Draw from the ACE Questionnaire?
- 1.4.7 Your Skill Sets & Positive Life Experiences
- 1.4.8 Further reading, resources & references