Don Lavender has been at the forefront of the addictions field for over 30 years, leading teams in some of the most highly regarded centres in the USA before coming to Europe. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the industry, including intervention, educational workshops, corporate management training, primary care (chemical dependency, family therapy, process addictions, eating disorder units), management, consultancy, and private practice.

Don specialises in trauma resolution, particularly EMDR, and his pioneering work in the field of equine-assisted psychotherapy is a core aspect of the programme here at Camino Recovery.