Transforming the Addictive Mind: The First Month of Mindfulness-Based Addiction Therapy

Darrin Ford is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in treating addictive disorders. His practice began in Long Beach, California and has extended over the years and as co-founder of Sano Center for Recovery, he currently serves as the chief executive officer, runs intensive workshops, and mentors new therapists. He is certified by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and as a certified Sex Addiction Therapist, he was trained directly by the pioneer of the field, Dr. Patrick Carnes. In his years of treating those afflicted with addiction, he ascertained the keystone of mindfulness in breaking free from old patterns, habits, and ways of thinking. Steeped in his passion for science and Buddhist philosophy, he co-founded the Mindfulness-Based Addiction Therapy Certification Program (MBAT TM). His expertise in the field of addictive behaviors can be found in the program, which takes a modern approach to Eastern techniques in exploring the mind. His next book, Awakening to the Addictive Mind: A Story of and Guide to Recovery will be available in 2018. Christy Cosper currently serves as the co-founder and Clinical Director of Sano Center for Recovery; an intensive out patient treatment center focusing on sex addiction recovery. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, co-creator of the Mindfulness-Based Addiction Therapy Model (MBAT), and an AAMFT approved clinical supervisor. Christy has extensive experience in the field of Addictive Disorders along with other Mental Health Disorders. She is also a relationship expert, specializing in the restoration of relationships with chronic discord. Christy has been working as a clinician in a private practice setting since 2007. In addition to clinical work, Christy also leads intensive weekend workshops and hosts educational and spiritual retreats that focus on healing and improving relationship with self. Her practice includes a wide range of services such as: individual therapy; couples therapy; family therapy; group therapy for men, women and partners; mindfulness-based relapse prevention; recovery coaching; partner coaching; and psycho-education services. Christy holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in addictive disorders; a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and she is currently a PhD candidate at Oregon State University specializing in Counselor Education.