Anna Pirkl, LMFT & LAADC: Treating Addiction, Trauma, & Mental Health With Jiu-Jitsu
Anna Pirkl is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor, and Registered Art Therapist. She co-wrote the book with Dr. Jaime Marich, PhD titled “Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu: A Guide for Survivors, Therapists, and Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners to Facilitate Embodied Recovery”, and author of the book “12 Creative Experiences For Personal Growth in Recovery”.
Pirkl recently took some time to chat with our founder and director, Jordan Brandt, about the efficacy of jiu-jitsu to assist in treating addiction and the many parallels that the gentle art has with treating substance abuse and mental health.
You can purchase Anna & Dr. Marich’s book “Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu” at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690751/transforming-trauma-with-jiu-jitsu-by-jaime-marich-phd/
Check out Anna’s book “12 Creative Experiences For Personal Growth in Recovery - a guide for individuals in recovery as well as clinicians specializing in recovery work for individuals and groups at: https://www.oneheartcounselingcenter.com/personal-growth-in-recovery/
Learn more about Anna and her work over at One Heart Counseling Center: https://www.oneheartcounselingcenter.com/services/our-therapists/
You can follow Anna on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/annas_art_therapy
You can also get ahold of her through her PsychologyToday profile at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/anna-pirkl-manhattan-beach-ca/430694
Enjoy!