Trauma, both childhood trauma and that which comes from PTSD, is common in most people throughout the country. Statistics show that most people will experience some form of trauma in their lifetime, which is why Steps Recovery Centers integrates trauma therapy into our addiction treatment program in Utah.
If we just treat the substance and ignore the trauma, a patient might be at a higher risk of relapsing. That’s why trauma therapy is so important in Utah and all over the country. It can help people reduce anxiety, reconnect with loved ones, and learn techniques for coping with triggering circumstances.
- =Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- =Trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy
- =Trauma processing group therapy
- =Mind-body bridging treatment (MBB)
- =Dynamic psychotherapy
It’s essential to ensure the best possible chance for success and create a safe space for the person to heal. For that reason, there is no one specific approach to trauma-informed care.
- $Be in an inpatient or outpatient setting
- $Include one or more of the therapy types mentioned above
- $Occur daily, a few times a week, or once a week
- $Be in an individual or group setting

- $Being physically or sexually assaulted
- $Getting in an accident
- $Having a life-threatening illness or injury
- $Losing a loved one
- $Witnessing a death or injury
- $Neglect as a child
- $Living through a war, terrorist attack, or natural disaster
- $Experiencing racism or discrimination
- $Experiencing poverty or homelessness
Afterward, people may have lingering effects. It could be challenging to regulate their emotions or connect with other people. They might fear for their safety and have difficulty with day-to-day activities and responsibilities.
- $Reduce depression, fear, and anxiety
- $Learn powerful coping techniques
- $Identify triggers
- $Challenge the belief systems that may be holding them back
- $Receive validation for their feelings and understand they're not at fault for what happened
- $Relieve any feelings of shame associated with the traumatic event
- $Promote mastery over their lives
- $Focus on the future instead of the past
- $Create a new mindset that's hopeful, determined, and empowered
- $Sleep disorders
- $Nightmares
- $Fear of recurrence
- $Anxiety
- $Flashbacks
- $Depression
- $Numbness
- $Avoidance of specific people, places, and circumstances that remind the person of the traumatic event
- $Irritability
- $Anger and resentment
- $Trouble thinking or focusing
- $Mood swings
- $Substance abuse
- $Physical symptoms and disorders
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