Silicon Valley Recovery is a trusted addiction treatment center serving San Jose and the Bay Area. Address the trauma sitting underneath the addiction.
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Early trauma is one of the strongest predictors of substance use, and it rarely resolves on its own. Our clinicians treat both together so recovery actually holds.
Round-the-clock medical supervision
One-on-one and group therapy sessions
Treatment plans built around you
Support for co-occurring disorders
Holistic and recreational programming
The team behind Silicon Valley Recovery comprises industry leaders with decades of success and experience in the medical, mental health, and hospitality fields. Our staff includes experts in cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other behavioral therapies. Our medical professionals and therapists bring a wealth of combined experience to provide the best care possible with specialized services.
Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed therapy, which emphasizes safety, trust, and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship.
When it comes to processing and healing traumatic memories, EMDR treatment is quite effective.
CBT helps individuals identify and reframe negative thought patterns and beliefs.
We work on rebuilding healthy attachment patterns and helping individuals form more secure relationships.
These practices help individuals manage emotions, reduce self-criticism, and improve overall well-being.
Our center offers a holistic approach, incorporating practices such as yoga, meditation, and art therapy to promote emotional and physical well-being.
An example of developmental trauma is chronic exposure to neglect or abuse during childhood. This can include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as prolonged periods of neglect where a child’s basic needs for affection, safety, and nurturing are not met. Such experiences can disrupt a child’s development, leading to long-term emotional, psychological, and social challenges.
The seven areas of developmental trauma include attachment, biology, affect regulation, dissociation, behavioral control, cognition, and self-concept. These areas reflect the impact of early adverse experiences on a child’s development, influencing their ability to form relationships, regulate emotions, maintain a stable sense of self, and engage in adaptive behaviors. Addressing these areas is crucial for healing and growth.
Signs of developmental trauma can include difficulties with emotional regulation, forming healthy attachments, and maintaining relationships. Individuals may also exhibit hypervigilance, anxiety, depression, or dissociation. Behavioral issues such as aggression, withdrawal, or substance abuse might be present. Cognitive challenges, including attention deficits and learning difficulties, are also common.
Developmental trauma in adults can manifest as difficulties in emotional regulation, forming and maintaining relationships, and a persistent sense of insecurity or fear. Adults may also experience chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or dissociation. These symptoms often stem from adverse childhood experiences and can impact daily functioning and overall well-being.
Unhealed childhood trauma in adults can manifest as difficulty in forming healthy relationships, emotional dysregulation, chronic anxiety, or depression. Adults may also exhibit low self-esteem, trust issues, or a tendency to engage in self-destructive behaviors. These symptoms can impact daily functioning and overall well-being, often requiring therapeutic intervention for healing.
The 17 symptoms of complex PTSD include emotional flashbacks, difficulty regulating emotions, negative self-perception, difficulty with relationships, detachment from surroundings, loss of a sense of meaning, preoccupation with the abuser, difficulty with trust, persistent sadness, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, hypervigilance, sleep disturbances, physical symptoms, avoidance, feelings of guilt or shame, and difficulty with daily functioning.
Healing developmental trauma involves creating a safe and supportive environment, often with the help of a therapist. Techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective. Building healthy relationships and practicing self-care are also crucial. It’s important to address trauma at one’s own pace and seek professional guidance when needed.
The 8 childhood traumas often referenced include emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, physical neglect, parental separation or divorce, substance abuse in the household, and mental illness in the household. These experiences can have lasting impacts on a child’s development and well-being.
Silicon Valley Recovery offers expert therapy and residential treatment in a supportive, healing environment – find us on the map below and take the first step on your journey today.