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Trauma therapy can be the crucial component that helps someone heal from addiction, rather than just experience temporary sobriety. Trauma comes in many forms for those living with addiction. Neglect, abuse, violence, loss, or another type of painful experience may have happened in their lives. Many may not even realize trauma had an impact on them or that they continue to experience those invisible scars on a day-to-day basis, influencing their methods of coping and making them susceptible to substance use.
We at Liberty House Recovery Center have seen many people experience trauma and addiction together. When trauma is suffered, it can cause the individual to turn to substances as a way to cope and soothe the pain. We know that trauma therapy for addiction recovery is vital. We offer trauma therapy in all of our programs, with only the most qualified therapists and providers caring for you. At Liberty House, we take recovery seriously. Learn more about our trauma therapy for addiction recovery below.
The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction
Trauma has devastating effects on the brain and body. If you have experienced trauma, you may walk through the world on high alert, with a hyperactive nervous system and overwhelmed processing skills. You may experience trauma symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, and numbing. Daily tasks can seem exhausting when you are experiencing trauma symptoms. Drugs or alcohol can feel like a helpful tool because they can numb your pain and stop your rambling thoughts. However, they often exacerbate your symptoms.
Addiction becomes more than a physical dependence; it becomes tightly bound to a person’s emotional survival strategy. It numbs pain, but it comes at a cost, pulling individuals and their loved ones deeper into its grip. That’s why addressing trauma is crucial. Without healing the emotional wounds, recovery is incomplete. Trauma therapy gives individuals the opportunity and tools to finally face the source of their pain in a safe, supported environment.
How Trauma Therapy Supports Recovery
Trauma therapy works to delicately ease individuals into accepting, processing, and healing from their past. This can help them begin to uncover what happened to them in a safe space that does not pressure them or trigger negative feelings. Therapy can help repair the damage that trauma has caused you, which can be life-changing for recovering addicts long-term.
Through trauma therapy, individuals learn how to identify and manage triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and interrupt the patterns of avoidance that have defined their past. They’re given the tools to navigate life’s challenges without relying on substances. Paving the way for sustainable recovery.
Another important benefit of trauma therapy is that it teaches self-love. Trauma survivors often feel ashamed or guilty about something that was out of their control. Trauma therapy can help them realize that those things are not their fault and help them feel human again. Recovery feels a lot more hopeful when you have confidence.
Evidence-Based Approaches in Trauma Therapy
At Liberty House Recovery, we take great care to tailor treatment to each individual’s needs, comfort levels, and history. We rely on evidence-based approaches that are supported by research and proven to be effective in addressing both trauma and addiction.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a highly effective therapy for individuals stuck in the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. This method helps individuals reprocess their memories so they can recall past events without feeling overwhelmed. EMDR is often a turning point for those who have felt trapped by their trauma for years, as it allows them to move forward with greater emotional freedom.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT can also help people to process unhelpful beliefs about their trauma. Self-blame and shame are common after a traumatic experience, as are dysfunctional beliefs about one’s sense of value.Using CBT techniques can help to dispute these beliefs and develop more reasonable, adaptive ideas that allow us to live our lives more fully and with less distress.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care is the foundation for all care provided at Liberty House. Our staff is educated on the effects of trauma and will tailor treatment to meet you where you are. With a trauma informed approach to care, we will make sure that you feel safe, valued, and empowered.
These approaches work together to gently untangle the complex relationship between trauma and addiction. With the right tools and compassionate guidance, we’ve seen lives transformed and futures reclaimed.
Healing Beyond Addiction
One of the greatest gifts trauma therapy offers in addiction recovery is the opportunity for individuals to heal not just their behaviors but their entire sense of self. Recovery is about more than just ending substance use. It’s about rediscovering life with clarity, balance, and strength. A transformation that becomes possible when trauma is addressed head-on.
Therapy allows time and space to heal past traumas. Addictions that were used to cover up emotions will no longer control how you react to certain situations. You learn how to become more resilient, establish healthy relationships, and build skills to overcome adversity.
Trauma therapy ensures that every part of a person’s being is cared for—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This complete approach to healing makes it possible to not just recover but thrive.
Why Liberty House Recovery Is Committed to Trauma Therapy
At Liberty House Recovery Center, we believe in treating the whole person—not just the addiction. We are deeply committed to creating a recovery experience that allows for true healing on every level. By weaving trauma therapy into our evidence-based programs, we ensure that no part of what contributes to addiction is overlooked.
Find peace of mind at our Michigan location. Here, you can concentrate on your recovery. We have everything from expert therapists to customized recovery plans. You have our support every step of the way.
Begin Trauma Therapy for Addiction Recovery Today
If you or someone you love is navigating addiction and the lingering effects of trauma. Know that help is available, and healing is possible. Trauma therapy is not just a part of recovery; it’s a vital piece that allows individuals to reclaim their lives with strength and hope.
At Liberty House Recovery, we are here to offer you or your loved one the compassionate, expert care needed to move forward. Contact Liberty House today to learn more about trauma therapy and our comprehensive dual-diagnosis treatment. Together, we’ll walk the path to lasting recovery.