The Center for Motivation and Change
Josh King, PsyD
Traumatic Stress and Addiction with Dr. Denise Hien
Traumatic Stress and Addiction with Dr. Denise Hien
Traumatic Stress and Addiction with Dr. Denise Hien
Thursday 30th May 2019
Dr. Denise Hien joins Dr. Josh King to discuss treating trauma and addiction together, offering insights on evidence-based strategies and personalized care.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Healing from Trauma and Addiction: Insights from Dr. Denise Hien
It's really the trauma and the Ptsd that drives substance use for people who have you know either childhood abuse histories or childhood abuse histories and perhaps ongoing, you know, other kinds of traumatic stressors that they're exposed to over the course of their adult life.
What happens when trauma and addiction intersect? In this episode of 'The Beyond Addiction Show', Dr. Josh King sits down with Dr. Denise Hien to unpack the intricate relationship between traumatic stress and substance use disorders. Dr. Hien, a seasoned expert in the field, shares her wisdom on how to approach these intertwined issues effectively. She highlights the importance of not shying away from trauma during addiction treatment, despite the common fear of relapse.
With evidence-based strategies like prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy, Dr. Hien discusses how these methods can be adapted to also tackle relapse prevention and substance use skills. She underscores the role of psychoeducation in helping individuals reframe their traumatic experiences and manage feelings of shame and guilt. Dr. Hien's approach is all about tailoring treatment to fit each person's unique needs, reminding us that there's no one-size-fits-all solution in recovery.
If you're looking to understand how to treat trauma and addiction together, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.