Shadow Dancing

<p>Shadow Dancing is illuminating and transformative with a passionate plea to shift from the conventional medical model to a more nuanced trauma-aware and integrated methodology.</p><p> </p><p>Drawing from his rich experiences as a nurse in addiction treatment centres in the Netherlands and the UK Paul du Buf champions the importance of a holistic understanding of addiction exploring the complex interplay between trauma and addiction and articulating the significant steps required for services to transition successfully into becoming trauma-aware.</p><p> </p><p>Shadow Dancing urges the inclusion of aspects of the polyvagal model integral theory and internal family systems model into addiction treatments adding depth to its narrative. </p><p> </p><p>This work is the culmination of Paul du Buf's years of knowledge and skill amalgamated into a compelling blueprint for the future of addiction treatment.</p>