Trauma Program

Comprehensive assessment of your trauma history, mental health, and physical health is an essential step in determining the best course of action for your addiction treatment and mental health needs.

Trauma-Informed Addiction Recovery

We consider all aspects of your individual life and experiences in order to craft an individualized treatment plan that takes into account your unique needs, circumstances, and sensitivities. The Recovery Team then creates treatment plans tailored to you and your particular situation, ensuring you receive the most effective and appropriate care possible.

What is the Trauma Program?

Trauma-informed care is a compassionate approach that takes into account the impact of trauma on someone’s journey with substance use disorder. It creates a safe and supportive environment for you to talk about and process your trauma, while giving them the resources and skills to help you heal and recover.

A trauma-informed approach can lead to stronger relationships and healthier coping strategies, ultimately helping to ensure a successful and sustained recovery.

Features of the Trauma Program

We offer a comprehensive assessment of a person’s trauma history, mental health, and physical health while in our care. The trauma program also provides individuals with access to psychiatric care and medication management, as well as holistic approaches to healing—all of which can play a significant role in helping achieve and sustain sobriety.

Our evidence-based Trauma Program features every element needed for true recovery:

  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Group therapy sessions
  • Family therapy meetings
  • Psychiatric care and medication management
  • Access to holistic approaches
  • Safe and supportive environments
  • Regular follow-up care

Trauma-informed care is designed to help individuals with addiction to process and heal from the trauma that may have contributed to the development of their substance use disorder. They learn more effective coping strategies for managing their addiction and maintaining recovery.

This program can lead to a better understanding of how trauma has impacted your life and increased self-awareness, which can empower you to take control of their recovery journey.

How Trauma Affects Addiction

Trauma is a major contributing factor to the development of addiction, and can profoundly influence its course. Trauma can cause a heightened state of arousal and negative emotions, as well as feelings of insecurity, vulnerability, and helplessness. This can lead to an increased risk of substance use, as people turn to substances to cope with the pain associated with their trauma.

Sometimes trauma can cause an individual to become disconnected from their emotions, leading to difficulty in managing their feelings. This can increase the risk of relapse, as you may be more likely to turn to substances to cope with mental health issues and difficult emotions.

Common Side Effects of Trauma

Trauma can have an expansive range of physical, psychological, and behavioral effects. The impact of trauma is not always immediately obvious, and can present at various stages of life—from the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event to later in life.

We recognize that not all individuals who experience trauma will show the same symptoms, and that the intensity of the symptoms vary by individual. They often include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Physical pain
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Nightmares
  • Flashbacks
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Aggression
  • Avoidance behaviors
  • Hypervigilance
  • Substance abuse

The Trauma Program Treatment Experience

Trauma-informed interventions can help individuals understand how their trauma has impacted their substance use, and can help them develop healthier coping skills and strategies for managing their addiction and recovery.

At The Recovery Team, we place a strong emphasis on providing a personalized treatment experience that is tailored to the individual’s unique needs. Our Trauma Program focuses on providing a compassionate approach that takes into account the impact of trauma on someone’s journey with substance use disorder.

We create a safe and supportive environment for you to talk about and process trauma, while giving you the resources and skills to heal and recover. The Trauma Program leads to stronger relationships and healthier coping strategies, ultimately helping ensure a sustained recovery.