Trauma therapy is designed to allow you to break free of past trauma and move forward with your life. At Westwind Recovery®, we offer a trauma therapy program to give you the support you need when you have a trauma in your history. Many people who struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol have past trauma as a contributing factor. If you don’t address your trauma, the chance of a relapse is high. As you learn about addiction treatment and trauma therapy, you begin to have a better understanding of how to beat your addiction.
What To Expect In A Trauma Therapy Program
Trauma therapy as part of an addiction treatment program will give you the chance to uncover the root cause of your pain. You may not know that you are a survivor of trauma and that your struggles with drug and alcohol use could stem from your experiences. When you work with a trauma therapist, you can expect:
- Compassionate care that helps you deal with past trauma
- Support as you talk about your experiences
- Ongoing discussions about ways to improve your coping skills
- A better understanding of what holds you back from success
Your addiction treatment and trauma therapy will be tailored to meet your specific needs. In any addiction treatment program, you will discover support from staff and peers that is impossible to find at home. Once you begin treatment at a mental health treatment center, you will see that you are not alone in your addiction and recovery process. As you gain confidence, you will meet others who become part of your support team.
How Trauma Therapy Supports Addiction Recovery
Trauma therapy is a type of therapy that is used to change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It’s a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and it’s a methodical approach to changing behavior. When you utilize trauma therapy, you are able to address problems that are difficult to identify. Trauma therapy can help you:
- Discover new coping strategies that allow you to move forward with your life
- Break free from an addiction to drugs or alcohol and achieve lasting sobriety
- Identify what triggers negative emotions and understand how to deal with these triggers
- Develop better communication skills that allow you to maintain boundaries with others
Many individuals with trauma in their past have a difficult time saying no to others. This leads to becoming overwhelmed with too much to do and high stress levels. When you work with a therapist to address your trauma, it will be easier to deal with problems that come up in your life.
Coping Skills And Trauma Treatment
As you go through the recovery process, you will learn coping skills that will help you avoid a relapse. When your therapy is focused on your trauma, this allows you to work through it. While it may be difficult to talk about past trauma, this will help you figure out what is causing your pain. You can learn new ways to manage your stress levels and find opportunities for growth when you work with a trauma therapist. When you develop strong coping skills, you will find that staying sober is easier. Each day in treatment is a new opportunity to learn from your peers and those around you. If you struggle with addiction, get the help you deserve.
Get the Addiction Treatment You Need Now
If you are in need of trauma therapy and are trying to improve your life, it’s time to see what help is available. Contact Westwind Recovery® at 855.340.8832 and start the journey of getting your life back. A trauma therapy program can give you the guidance you need to move beyond your trauma and live a healthy life.
Dr. Deena is the Chief Clinical Officer of Westwind Recovery®, an award-winning outpatient treatment center in Los Angeles where she oversees the clinical and administrative program and treatment methods. Dr. Deena is a doctor of psychology and licensed clinical social worker since 1993. LCSW #20628. Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Deena has worked running treatment centers, worked as a therapist in psychiatric hospitals as well as school settings and currently has a thriving private practice in the LA area. Dr. Deena has appeared regularly on the Dr. Phil Show as an expert since 2003. She has also been featured on many other TV shows, podcasts and has contributed to written publications as well as podcasts.
