Due to women’s histories of violence and trauma, a gender-specific treatment program provides a safe opportunity for treatment and recovery. Aventa’s treatment programs place an emphasis on providing an environment that is safe, supportive, and establishes a clear recovery process for women.
Over 98% of women accessing treatment services at Aventa have suffered from trauma, much of this trauma has never been addressed. Addiction is one way that women deal with trauma; it is a learned way of coping with life’s problems. For many women trauma occurred in childhood or adolescence and has been left untreated, the result has left them self-medicating to cope with their pain. This has had a significant impact on the lives of these women.
Aventa offers a trauma-informed curriculum specifically designed for women with addictions, the treatment program has been researched and written by Dr. Stephanie Covington, a nationally recognized clinician, author and lecturer. She is a pioneer in the field of women’s issues, addiction and recovery.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care is Our Foundation
Dr. Stephanie S. Covington
Website – Dr. Stephanie S. Covington
Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women
Breaking Down the Bars – Crossroads and Choice Points (Oprah Winfrey Network)
Breaking Free from Addiction: A Story of Recovery
Trauma-Informed Practice and Policy for Disconnected Girls Conference
#ibelieveyou – BFF’s
#ibelieveyou – Bros for Life
#ibelieveyou – My Baby Girl
Heidi Smith – From Rock Bottom to the Oscars
Women and Addiction: A Trauma Informed Approach
Articles and Books – Dr. Stephanie S. Covington
Women and Addiction: A Gender-Responsive Approach
A Women’s Way through The Twelve Steps
Awakening Your Sexuality: A Guide for Recovering Women
Leaving the Enchanted Forest: The Path from Relationship Addiction to Intimacy
A Women’s Way through The Twelve Steps
Videos
Addressing Trauma with Dr. Joe Solanto
Part 1 – The Impact of Trauma (37:30 min)
Part 2 – Trauma and the Brain (56:49 min)
Part 3 – The Impact of Trauma (9:36 min)