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Trauma Treatment Ventura County, CA
A New Epoch on the Treatment of Addiction and Developmental Trauma
About
Trauma
With new research constantly emerging on trauma and the personal identification of PTSD and addiction going viral on social media, we can see the impact of trauma as one of the most significant challenges in our world. Grata is the leader in meeting that challenge as the only private research treatment facility in the drug and alcohol treatment industry. We utilize the most cutting-edge treatment models published in books like The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma, written by Dr. Laurence Heller, Ph.D.
Trauma Treatment
A New Epoch on the Treatment of Addiction and Developmental Trauma
About Trauma
With new research constantly emerging on trauma and the personal identification of PTSD and addiction going viral on social media, we can see the impact of trauma as one of the most significant challenges in our world. Grata is the leader in meeting that challenge as the only private research treatment facility in the drug and alcohol treatment industry. We utilize the most cutting-edge treatment models published in books like The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma, written by Dr. Laurence Heller, Ph.D.
Trauma Treatment at a Glance
Grata’s Trauma Informed Lens
Clarity
Grata clients complete a Diagnostic Substance Use Disorder Assessment, Medical Screening (ASAM) & Biopsychosocial Assessment.
Attachment and Addiction
Clients are screened using evidence-based attachment interviews to look at interpersonal relationship health, the origins of personal dysregulation and the treatment of addictive behaviors.
Trauma Treatment Modalities
Grata’s Ventura County trauma treatment team treats mainly with the NARM and model as the primary modality to produce the most significant impact on symptom reduction in addictive behaviours and obsessive addictive thought, that may include a marketed reduction in anxiety, improvement in mood, lessened sleep disturbance, and improvement in meeting overall needs that doesn’t include the need for drugs or alcohol to down-regulate overwhelm, shutdown and stress.
Ancillary therapies used in the treatment of PTSD include our EMDR practitioners with over 15 years of experience in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and Dialectic Behavioral Therapies (DBT). There is power in the group. Our clinicians facilitate groups that bring about deep connection, safety, compassion, and tools that help our clients build resilience and a new trust in themselves that promotes honesty, connection, and autonomy.
The Leader in Holistic
Evidence-Based
Substance Use Disorder &
Trauma Treatment in
Ventura County
The Evidence-Based Grata Difference: Grata – The most trusted name in Treating Substance Dependence and Co-Occurring Developmental Trauma/Complex PTSD. The Grata difference rests in the customized treatment directly from today’s world-renowned clinical visionaries. This difference puts Grata head and shoulders above other luxury treatment facilities.
Our Future-Forward Modalities: Using state-of-the-art evidence-based treatments by world-renowned, industry sculpting psychotherapists.
The Personal Impact of
Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) &
Substance
The Facts of Trauma: 60% of adults report experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences that include verbal abuse, emotional abuse and neglect and other difficult family circumstances. 26% of children in the United States will witness or experience a traumatic event before age four.
The Adult Associated Behaviors of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): People who have experienced developmental trauma or adverse childhood experiences are 15 times more likely to attempt suicide, 4 times more likely to be dependent on alcohol and use/inject drugs. They are also 3 times more likely to use antidepressants, have nicotine dependence, be absent from work or over work and develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Trauma Treatment Modalities
Grata’s clinical team treats mainly with the NARM and model as the primary modality to produce the most significant impact on symptom reduction in addictive behaviors and obsessive addictive thought, that may include a marketed reduction in anxiety, improvement in mood, lessened sleep disturbance, and improvement in meeting overall needs that doesn’t include the need for drugs or alcohol to down-regulate overwhelm, shutdown and stress.
Ancillary therapies used in the treatment of PTSD include our EMDR practitioners with over 15 years of experience in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and Dialectic Behavioral Therapies (DBT). There is power in the group. Our clinicians facilitate groups that bring about deep connection, safety, compassion, and tools that help our clients build resilience and a new trust in themselves that promotes honesty, connection, and autonomy.
The Leader in Holistic
Evidence-Based
Substance Use Disorder &
Trauma Treatment
The Evidence-Based Grata Difference: Grata – The most trusted name in Treating Substance Dependence and Co-Occurring Developmental Trauma/Complex PTSD. The Grata difference rests in the customized treatment directly from today’s world-renowned clinical visionaries. This difference puts Grata head and shoulders above other luxury treatment facilities.
Our Future-Forward Modalities: Using state-of-the-art evidence-based treatments by world-renowned, industry sculpting psychotherapists.
The Personal Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Substance
The Facts of Trauma: 60% of adults report experiencing Adverse Childhood Experiences that include verbal abuse, emotional abuse and neglect and other difficult family circumstances. 26% of children in the United States will witness or experience a traumatic event before age four.
The Adult Associated Behaviors of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): People who have experienced developmental trauma or adverse childhood experiences are 15 times more likely to attempt suicide, 4 times more likely to be dependent on alcohol and use/inject drugs. They are also 3 times more likely to use antidepressants, have nicotine dependence, be absent from work or over work and develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Your Journey to Wholeness Begins with Only a Willingness
We’re here to encourage and support you.
Start On Your Path today!
Need Clarity? Text or Call our Admissions Team Anytime.
Your Journey to Wholeness Begins
with Only a Willingness
We’re here to encourage and support you: Start On Your Path today! Need Clarity?
Text or Call our Admissions Team Anytime.
Grata Exclusive
Therapies
NARM™: Grata clinicians and senior fellows are responsible for creating the latest wave of evidence-based addiction and trauma-informed interventions exclusively. These industry-defining clinicians not only guide and direct Grata’s trauma treatment exclusively but are shaping how addiction, anxiety and depression is and will be treated in the future.
Grata’s sweeping new wave of trauma and phenomenological therapies focus on treating from a much more heartfelt and deeply connected place that creates safety, insight, acceptance, vulnerability, and personal agency that results in immediate impact and resilience– putting the focus on secure behaviors, and creating positive outcomes—instead of merely clinging to sobriety.
NARM – Addiction Focused: Is a method of psychotherapy aimed explicitly at treating attachment and co-occurring addiction, relational and developmental trauma, otherwise referred to as “Complex Trauma” (Complex-PTSD or C-PTSD). This developmentally-oriented, neuroscientifically-informed model emerged from earlier psychotherapeutic orientations, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy, and diverse Somatic Psychotherapy approaches. Integrating top-down psychotherapy with bottom-up somatic approaches within a relational context.
At the core of NARM are five re-organizing themes:
- Connection
- Attunement
- Trust
- Autonomy
- Love
Developmental Trauma/Complex PTSD Symptoms & Co-Occurring Addiction
Do I have Developmental Trauma or C-PTSD?: Though each individual’s experiences with trauma may differ, there are some common symptoms that arise:
Psychological Symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Dissociation
- Anger or Irritability
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Despair
- Depression/Feelings of Hopelessness
- Isolation
- Relational Problems
- Feelings of Numbness & Disconnection
- Self-Blame
- Shame
- Negative Core Beliefs
- Lack of Trust
- Impulsive Thoughts & Behaviors
- Sabotaging Behaviors
- Sense of Doom
- Codependency
- Hypervigilance
- Negative Sense of Self
- Negative Sense of Others
Physical Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Heightened Startle Response
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Addiction
- Eating Disorder/Overeating
- Attention Difficulties
- Sleep Issues
- GI Problems
- Autoimmune Related Issues
- Headaches
- Chronic Pain
- Behavioral Issues
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Agitation
- Environmental Sensitivities
Do I Need Treatment for Developmental Trauma/Complex PTSD &
Occurring Substance Dependence?
In an unsafe world, we develop tactics to survive. These strategies, however, may be unhealthy and have many limitations to our ability to live a joyful life, and though we may not initially know where these strategies come from, we know it’s time to do something about it.
- Do you find yourself avoiding getting too close in relationships, always leaving yourself an “out”, or struggling with commitment?
- Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the notion of ultimatums regarding stopping or reducing substance use for the sake of others?
- Have you given up on your interests?
- Do you rely on your partner or important others to make decisions for you?
- Do you struggle with intimacy with your partner, sexual or otherwise?
- Do you feel that trying to control the use of substances you can experience a sense of control over other areas of your life.
- Do you become preoccupied to the point of obsession with projects or struggle to complete projects?
- Do you have problems with boundaries or saying no?
- Do you devalue yourself or have low self esteem?
Do I Need Treatment for Developmental Trauma/Complex PTSD & Occurring Substance Dependence?
In an unsafe world, we develop tactics to survive. These strategies, however, may be unhealthy and have many limitations to our ability to live a joyful life, and though we may not initially know where these strategies come from, we know it’s time to do something about it.
- Do you find yourself avoiding getting too close in relationships, always leaving yourself an “out”, or struggling with commitment?
- Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the notion of ultimatums regarding stopping or reducing substance use for the sake of others?
- Have you given up on your interests?
- Do you rely on your partner or important others to make decisions for you?
- Do you struggle with intimacy with your partner, sexual or otherwise?
- Do you feel that trying to control the use of substances you can experience a sense of control over other areas of your life.
- Do you become preoccupied to the point of obsession with projects or struggle to complete projects?
- Do you have problems with boundaries or saying no?
- Do you devalue yourself or have low self esteem?
How Grata
Can Help
With trauma-informed treatment, you can overcome the programming of your childhood by learning to rewire your brain and creating a felt sense of safety in your body and mind. At Grata Ventura County, we want to honor your experiences and provide you with personalized, individualized treatment.
Through trauma therapy, you will be able to better understand how trauma has shaped your life and how you can take ownership of your new path. You’ll develop the skills to strengthen your emotional resilience and create new neural pathways to avoid falling back into any maladaptive patterns developed in response to trauma.
Your Journey to Wholeness Begins
with Only a Willingness
We’re here to encourage and support you.
Start On Your Path Today!
Need Clarity? Text or Call our Admissions Team Anytime.
Talk to Us
Your Journey to Wholeness
Begins with Only a Willingness
We’re here to encourage and support you. Need Clarity? Text or Call our Admissions Team Anytime.
Start On Your Path today!
Talk to Us
