Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, hosted by Dina Sargeant! Today, we will delve into the often-overlooked realm of trauma and addiction. Join us as we explore the profound impact trauma can have on substance abuse, unraveling a conversation that goes beyond the surface to understand the roots of addiction. Guiding us is our guest, Silvia Violante, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the field. Silvia specializes in addressing drug and alcohol issues, psychosocial barriers to treatment, anxiety, mood disorders, and perinatal mental health. As a Psychology Board Approved Supervisor, Silvia brings not only clinical prowess but also offers guidance to trainee psychologists and mental health clinicians. Operating within a trauma-informed approach, she prioritizes safety in therapeutic engagement, promising insights that illuminate the nuanced connection between trauma and addiction. In this episode, Silvia takes us on a journey into the less-explored territories of addiction—the genesis. Shining a light on the roots of substance abuse, tune in as she unravels the different facets of addiction, exploring contributing factors that lead to substance abuse. Silvia provides valuable insights into how prioritizing recovery from both trauma and substance abuse can pave the way to a healthier, more resilient life. Don't miss this discussion that challenges conventional narratives and offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of trauma and addiction. Follow Silvia’s work via https://www.shawpsychology.com/silvia-violante-counselling-psychol or connect with her via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaviolante  Produced by the Personal Resilience Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://pr.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Personal Resilience Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1pZy9W9aew6CUK12OeSSQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/personal.resilience.science.labsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilience.science.labs/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/personal-resilience-science-labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PRScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resilience.science.labs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/resiliencesciencelabs/     You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bouncing-back-the-personal-resilience-science/id1649518468Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48GknFUDXjMsdisT6nRDh2Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d79c724-902a-4777-ab4a-b31968806798/bouncing-back-the-personal-resilience-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-bouncing-back-the-personal-102890036/Podbean: https://thepersonalresilienceinsights.podbean.com/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402362  Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/bouncing-back-the-personal-res-4930612Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZXBlcnNvbmFscmVzaWxpZW5jZWluc2lnaHRzL2ZlZWQueG1s