Creative Care recognizes the suffering and stress individuals carry upon entering trauma treatment. With understanding and compassion, our therapists hold a supportive safe space for the exploration and processing of trauma. Our highly skilled therapists are aware of the multi-dimensional symptoms of trauma. We not only address classic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but also treat chronic and early childhood onset of Post Traumatic Stress.

EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro Ph.D., addresses the maladaptive feelings, thoughts and behaviors individuals experience due to unresolved trauma. Using EMDR, dysfunctional material stored in a person's memory is accessed and processed. This enables the integration of appropriate feelings and thoughts leading to the implementation of adaptive healthy behaviors.

EMDR is also used to treat and heal developmental deficits such as trust, safety, protection and nurturance. Unmet needs are identified and replaced with healthy internal and external resources. Individuals understand that fear is not a life sentence and the world can become a safe and exciting place.

Alcoholism and addictions are often linked to the need to self-medicate pre-existing conditions. When self-destructive coping mechanisms are removed, individuals are left with the pain that led to the addiction. That pain often includes single or multiple traumas. Trauma treatment is imperative for sobriety and recovery.

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