Trauma Resolution is a special service at The Family. Some trauma is part of almost all of our lives. However, the
symptoms of unhealed trauma include the following:
Use of mood altering drugs, alcohol or compulsive behavior to “block out” troubled emotions, along with a
chronic relapse pattern for some addicts.
Feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, or unworthiness.
Social isolation and patterns of self-neglect; ie, ignoring health needs.
Over-reaction to current incidents.
Under-reaction or emotional numbness.
Attraction to or feelings of indebtedness to people who are dangerous, explosive or shaming.
We are especially committed to addressing this problem during treatment. In some cases, support was insufficient,
delayed or never happened at all. Often patients are emotionally or "spiritually wounded” by these experiences.
Sometimes this is real and sometimes it is perceived…regardless, to the patient these memories are very real. This
“wounding” can continue to influence choices and behaviors during our adult years. As part of the treatment process,
we provide intensive Trauma Healing Workshops. In these workshops, each patient is assisted in recognizing past
significant events and traumatic experiences and then in reframing these memories to a healing context. Deeply held,
unresolved feelings are faced and expressed within a structured protective environment. Following this workshop, the
patient often reports deepened motivation to continue with the process of recovery.
