Dr Terry Spokes


Dr Terry Spokes is a clinical psychologist from the UK with a specialist interest in addiction, neuropsychology and trauma. He completed the clinical psychology doctoral training at The University of Oxford in 2010 and went on to complete post-graduate training in clinical neuropsychology. He has since worked across a range of residential addiction treatment settings in Asia and Europe. In 2018, he lived in Indonesia where he worked with a small team to open a residential addiction treatment centre called Bali Beginnings. More recently, in 2022 he helped create a new residential addiction treatment centre in Switzerland called NEOVIVA, where he currently works as the Program Director.

All Sessions by Dr Terry Spokes

  • Day 1

    23 November 2023, Thursday

  • 09:10  - 10:15
    In this discussion, we will delve into the ways in which exercise can facilitate positive change in recovery from addiction. This will include a discussion of the mechanisms through which exercise can enhance brain health and neuroplasticity, and support the neural conditions for behaviour change. We will also consider how exercise is implicated in reducing stress and feelings of anxiety and depression, whilst bolstering self-esteem. We know that social support is a crucial factor in recovery from addiction and we will consider how exercise can create opportunities for social interaction and enhance interpersonal functioning. As recovery from addiction often involves a shift towards a new sense of self, we will also explore the transformative role that exercise can provide in recovery and identity. Finally, we will assess the risks of cross-addiction as applied to the relationship between exercise and recovery.

  • 14:00  - 17:30
    Join esteemed trauma therapists Dr. Zoe Wyatt and Dr. Terry Spokes in this comprehensive workshop on trauma therapy. Explore the intricacies of hotspots, cognitive restructuring, and reliving techniques as you delve into the realm of trauma healing. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and expert guidance, Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Spokes will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to address trauma hotspots, reframe cognitive patterns, and facilitate the transformative process of reliving traumatic experiences. Expand your expertise in trauma therapy and gain new tools to support individuals on their journey to healing and recovery. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to learn from Dr. Zoe Wyatt and Dr. Terry Spokes, leading experts in the field of trauma therapy.



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