At the Centre, we use a number of different perspectives and approaches to treat trauma. One that we often employ in our group psychotherapy programs is the workbook: Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma by Dr. Janina Fisher.
Trauma may leave invisible wounds, but healing is possible—and hope is the light that guides us forward. Whether your trauma stems from a sudden event or a slow erosion of safety over time, recovery isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about reclaiming your present and reshaping your future with compassion and courage.
The answer is relatively straightforward: Research has established a direct and potent association between trauma and addictive behaviours. As an example, nearly two-thirds of people diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develop issues with substance use and dependence. And more importantly, the symptoms of trauma typically arise before the substance use disorder. The evidence also suggests that the likelihood of having a substance use disorder increases with the amount of trauma people experience in their lives and that the earlier the trauma occurs, the more complex the substance use issues can become.
At the Centre, we use a number of different perspectives and approaches to treat trauma. One that we often employ in our group psychotherapy programs is the workbook: Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma by Dr. Janina Fisher.
Trauma may leave invisible wounds, but healing is possible—and hope is the light that guides us forward. Whether your trauma stems from a sudden event or a slow erosion of safety over time, recovery isn’t about erasing the past. It’s about reclaiming your present and reshaping your future with compassion and courage.
The answer is relatively straightforward: Research has established a direct and potent association between trauma and addictive behaviours. As an example, nearly two-thirds of people diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develop issues with substance use and dependence. And more importantly, the symptoms of trauma typically arise before the substance use disorder. The evidence also suggests that the likelihood of having a substance use disorder increases with the amount of trauma people experience in their lives and that the earlier the trauma occurs, the more complex the substance use issues can become.
Every calendar year, an eligible client can receive up to 22 hours of counselling performed by an eligible provider on a fee-for-service basis, such as, individual or group counselling. Additional hours in the same calendar year may be provided on a case-by-case basis. The psychotherapists within the Centre for Hope and Recovery are eligible providers within the NIHB program. Please contact us directly to inquire about this service.