Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Trauma Therapy Explained with Dr. Jessica Cooper
Trauma Therapy Explained with Dr. Jessica Cooper
Trauma Therapy Explained with Dr. Jessica Cooper
Monday 7th April 2025
Dr. Jessica Cooper explains the stages of trauma therapy and its importance in addiction recovery. Learn how safety, memory processing, and reconnection help heal.
53 minutes
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Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
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Episode Overview
- Trauma therapy involves three stages: establishing safety, processing memories, and reconnection/integration.
- Childhood trauma can create patterns that lead to re-traumatisation in adult relationships.
- Complex PTSD differs from single-event trauma and requires a different therapeutic approach.
- Grounding and self-soothing skills are crucial for helping clients feel safe during therapy.
- Creative outlets like tattoos or art can be powerful tools for trauma survivors to reclaim their sense of self.
A lot of what I do as an addiction doctor is I help people go from regulating themselves with substances to self-regulating
Trauma can be a heavy burden, especially for those struggling with addiction. In this episode of Addiction Medicine Made Easy, Dr. Casey Grover sits down with trauma therapist Dr. Jessica Cooper to break down how trauma therapy works and why it’s so essential for healing. Dr. Cooper, who has extensive experience working with survivors of various forms of trauma, shares her approach to therapy in three stages: establishing safety, processing memories, and reconnection/integration.
She explains how these stages help clients regain control and heal from their past experiences. Dr. Cooper also discusses the importance of creating a safe therapeutic environment and how she helps clients develop grounding and self-soothing skills. The conversation touches on the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships and how re-enactment of trauma can occur. They also explore the concept of complex PTSD and the differences between single-event trauma and repeated trauma over time. Dr.
Cooper shares her insights on how trauma survivors can reclaim their sense of self and find closure, often through creative outlets like tattoos or art. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in understanding the mechanics of trauma therapy and its role in addiction recovery. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that sheds light on the path to healing.