You should never ignore unresolved trauma. Left untreated, trauma can not only hurt your physical and mental health, but also raise your risk of turning to unhealthy coping strategies, like abusing drugs and alcohol. Trauma systems therapy is an effective approach that can be used to support individuals struggling with trauma. Keep reading to learn more about how trauma system therapy is used in addiction treatment below!
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What is Trauma Systems Therapy?
Before learning how trauma systems therapy is used in addiction treatment, it is essential to understand what trauma systems therapy is. Trauma systems therapy is an evidence-based treatment model for children and teens who may have experienced a traumatic event(s). Specifically, the treatment approach works to improve the negative emotional effects of the trauma (i.e., feelings of anxiety) while learning how to regulate their emotions.
Additionally, this treatment assesses and works to improve the environments the individuals are exposed to (i.e, work, school, home) and improve any of these spaces to create a safe space for the individual to thrive.
How Trauma Systems Therapy is Used in Addiction Treatment
For recovering addicts who may also be struggling with unresolved trauma, trauma systems therapy works to help stabilize that patient’s emotions and environments (i.e., school, work, home) so that they can effectively manage their symptoms. For instance, if an individual is living in a chaotic household, this can make it difficult to effectively regulate their emotions. This may then look like working on improving relationships within the home to help improve that individual’s home life so that they can more effectively manage their trauma symptoms.
Below are several other ways in which this model can help support an individual’s recovery journey:
- Helps establish healthy skills to regulate emotions
- Supports and stabilizes systems and relationships in the individual’s life
- Provides a safe space to process trauma
Alongside other addiction treatment options to help a recovering addict achieve sobriety, trauma systems therapy can be an effective way to address trauma symptoms in an individual’s life so they can lead a healthier, healthier life. Gone are the days of suffering in silence with your addiction– help is available at Encino Detox!
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Now you know more about how trauma systems therapy for addiction treatment works. This treatment works to improve trauma symptoms and improve the environments the individual may be exposed to. This helps ensure the individual is not only in a safe space but is also able to effectively manage and regulate their emotions. Alongside other addiction treatment to help an individual safely detox and get sober, trauma systems therapy can be an effective approach to helping those with unresolved trauma.
Our team at Encino Detox understands that no two recovery journeys are ever the same. That’s why we offer a wide range of treatment options to ensure you receive the personalized care you need to safely and effectively heal and break free from your addiction. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you lead a healthier, happier life!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the connection between addiction and trauma?
Addiction and trauma can be closely related in some individuals. This is because, unfortunately, many people who experience trauma may turn to unhealthy coping strategies, such as abusing drugs and alcohol, as a means to cope with their unresolved trauma.
Inevitably, substances only numb trauma symptoms and do not address the source of your trauma. This can lead to a constant cycle of dependency, which can then turn into addiction, where an individual with unresolved trauma also struggles with an addiction.
It is important to understand the distinction that not everyone who struggles with a substance use disorder may be struggling with a mental illness, like trauma. However, if you are struggling with both a mental illness and drug addiction, it is critical to consider seeking dual diagnosis treatment so you can receive treatment options for both your conditions at the same time. This will ensure you effectively receive treatments for both conditions, while reducing your risk of relapse.
Which type of therapy is commonly used to treat addiction?
There are several different addiction treatment options available depending on your unique recovery needs. This includes a range of evidence-based and holistic treatment options. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of psychotherapy that is used to help individuals identify negative thought patterns and behaviors in their lives and turn those negative patterns into positive ones to help lead a healthier life.
Holistic treatment options like breathwork and mindfulness are other options that can be used to help supplement your recovery journey. It is important to understand that each patient has their own unique set of recovery needs; therefore, some treatment options may be better for other patients. For instance, some patients may benefit from only receiving evidence-based care, while others may benefit best from a variety of evidence-based and holistic therapy options.
How long can unresolved trauma stay with you?
It is critical to treat unresolved trauma as symptoms can linger for potentially years in your mind and body. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to address your trauma, and many may try to hide, deny, or ignore their trauma symptoms– hoping they will just go away on their own. However, this only raises your risk of turning to unhealthy coping strategies, like abusing drugs and alcohol, as a means to cope with your trauma symptoms.
This is why it is so critical to seek help if you are struggling with unresolved trauma, drug addiction, or another condition. You will be able to receive expert care to safely guide you along your road to recovery so you can lead a healthier, happier quality of life.