Trauma Treatment for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

Our specialized treatment methods for addressing Trauma Related Addiction

At Hotel California by the Sea Ohio, we offer many treatment options for those suffering from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation and much more. Through various levels of care including detox, residential treatments, and outpatient programming, patients will be able to unpack and address their traumatic experiences that can be a contributing factor to their substance use disorder. 

Upon entrance into our trauma and substance abuse program, patients are given a full biopsychosocial assessment in order to diagnose and psychological conditions that may be present. Patients will be given regular assessments to track their progress and make any adjustments to treatment plan as necessary. Successful long-term recovery from substance addictions requires the treatment of all co-occurring mental health illnesses that coincide with addiction. We especially focus on the mental health disorders that are caused by trauma and PTSD. 

We offer gender targeted programming and a multitude of options of trauma treatments for addicts. Our experienced rehab clinicians and evidence proven therapies help individuals from all backgrounds heal from trauma and addiction. Everyone deserves to live a happier and healthier life away from the destruction of trauma-related substance abuse. 

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is often used as a treatment toll for those suffering from trauma-related addiction. DBT teaches patients to effectively manage painful emotions. Individuals will work on acceptance of their past traumatic experiences. They will work on tolerance and coping techniques when faced with negative emotions or experiences. Ultimately, patients will learn how to effectively change and avoid future intense emotions or behaviors related to their addiction. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) encourages patients to re-evaluate their negative thinking patterns by addressing negative events, thoughts and feelings related to their trauma and addiction. CBT teaches effective strategies in helping to reprocess distressing feelings into a positive and productive outcome. This type of behavioral therapy is often used to help treat patients suffering from trauma and other co-occurring mental health disorders related to their substance addiction. 

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy is a specialized form of therapy created to treat patients dealing with the symptoms and emotional distresses of trauma and disturbing experiences and events. EMDR therapy uses specialized eye movement tracking techniques while simultaneously asking patients to recall traumatic events or memories. 

Traditionally utilized to treat patients with PTSD and other trauma-related mental health illness, EMDR therapy can now be applied to treatments for all types of co-occurring mental health conditions. EMDR therapy helps patients rework and redirect how the brain processes any traumatic past events or memories in order to reduce the difficult symptoms that are usually associated with their trauma and substance use disorder. 

Grief and Loss Counseling

Grief and loss counseling is often used to treat those who are experiencing trauma stemming from death and loss of a loved one. This treatment method helps patients heal in a healthy manner through coping techniques to help them manage distressing emotions. The five stages of grief that are typically experienced are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Some of the most common symptoms of grief trauma can include shock and disbelief, despair, guilt, anger along with physical symptoms of weight loss or gain and insomnia. 

Peer Support Groups and Group Therapy

Oftentimes individuals who suffer from trauma-related addiction can feel isolated and lonely. It can be difficult for family and friends to understand where they are coming from and what they have experienced. Group therapy and peer support groups for trauma-related addiction treatment can help patients build a strong support system of recovering peers. These group members may be in similar life situations or may be experiencing the same feelings and emotions. Group therapy allows a safe and welcoming space where members can share, listen and encourage one another. Peer recovery support groups are also encouraged as an effective treatment method to help patients feel as if they are working as a member of a community toward healing and recovery. 

Mindfulness techniques, Meditation, and other Holistic Practices

Research has shown that trauma and PTSD can negatively alter the structures and chemical makeup of our brain. It specifically causes lasting damage on the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, which is responsible for our flight or fight responses. Through practices of mindfulness and meditation, parts of our brain can begin to repair itself and return to its normal functioning status. 

Mindfulness and meditation are holistic approaches to trauma and substance abuse treatment helping patients create a sense of awareness of the space between our thoughts and emotions. By utilizing this approach to healing, patients will learn how to distinguish any destructive thoughts and emotions and make positive changes in order to achieve emotional well-being.