Addiction is compulsively engaging in behaviors or using substances despite harmful consequences. Trauma-informed addiction treatment views addictions as coping strategies to numb, self-soothe, or avoid distressing thoughts and painful memories.
The goal of our addiction treatment is developing alternative responses, establishing safety, and building tolerance of emotions, physical sensations, and psychological distress.
Trauma is an emotional response to a horrible or life-threatening event. Traumatic symptoms are caused by the impact of experiencing such overwhelming distress and are neurologically instinctive protective reactions. Trauma-informed care has the goal of helping people process their trauma, reduce distressing symptoms, and restore a sense of safety and control.
We believe people are resilient and capable of repairing themselves when given appropriate, affirming, and proven interventions.
Coaching is a vital addition to therapy. Often therapy helps clients improve self-esteem and functioning. These positive changes often motivate clients to address specific and present-day issues.
Coaching offers collaborative and forward-focused approaches aimed at helping individuals identify and achieve their goals. Coaches work with clients to clarify objectives, create action plans, and provide accountability. The coach-client relationship is built on trust, encouragement, and support, as coaches believe that clients have the inner resources to find solutions to their challenges.
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