When you experience severe traumas, such as a head injury, you are diagnosed and treated first. Then, you learn more about what happened and why so that you can ensure it doesn’t happen again. The same can be true with mental health issues, especially if you abuse drugs or alcohol. It is essential to know why you do it, what it does to the body/brain, and more. The goal is to have licensed professionals who can help you with long-term recovery options. You’ll find group sessions, lectures, individual counseling, family conferences and more, all there to help you through your situation. In most cases, these programs are abstinence-based, which means you cannot use drugs or alcohol while part of the program.
Exploration
The first step if trauma-informed care in Minneapolis is exploration. You will meet with others four days/nights a week for about four weeks. The goal here is to learn more about what the alcohol and drugs do to the body and brain, why it’s hard to quit, and others.
Growth
The growth sessions are three days/nights a week and go for nine weeks. You’ll likely learn more about how to live with your situation, what triggers may cause you to crave the drugs or alcohol, and how to keep yourself busy so that you don’t go back into old habits.
Empowerment/Recovery Maintenance
The last phase only meets once a week for about 12 weeks, and you’ll discuss how you feel now that you’re no longer on drugs or alcohol. Plus, you’ll learn more tips for maintenance and recovery so that you don’t go back.
Trauma-informed care in Minneapolis is an excellent alternative to traditional recovery centers and may be highly beneficial. Visit River Ridge to learn more and sign up for the various programs.
