Jacob Minnig
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"Trauma Informed Care " Interview with Dr. Stephanie S. Covington, MSW, Ph.D
"Trauma Informed Care " Interview with Dr. Stephanie S. Covington, MSW, Ph.D
"Trauma Informed Care " Interview with Dr. Stephanie S. Covington, MSW, Ph.D
Saturday 17th September 2022
Dr. Stephanie Covington discusses trauma-informed care and the need for gender-specific interventions in addiction treatment on Behavioral Health Integration.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Stephanie Covington: Transforming Addiction Treatment with Trauma-Informed Care
All of these things have to be thought about through the lens of trauma and then adjusted so that the people seeking services feel like they're in a safe place, with safe people that get it, but understand.
Picture a world where addiction treatment truly understands the unique struggles of each individual. In this episode of 'Behavioral Health Integration', host Jacob Minnig sits down with Dr. Stephanie Covington, a trailblazer in the field of trauma-informed care. Dr. Covington, an internationally recognized clinician, author, and lecturer, shares her groundbreaking insights into how trauma shapes addiction and the necessity of gender-specific interventions. Dr.
Covington kicks off by discussing her upcoming keynote speech at the MARRCH Conference, focusing on 'The Addiction-Trauma Connection'. She highlights a critical issue: traditional treatment models were designed with men in mind, leaving women’s specific needs largely ignored. This often results in women feeling uncomfortable sharing their experiences in mixed-gender groups. Listeners will find Dr. Covington's approach refreshingly holistic.
She talks about her bestselling book, 'A Woman's Way through The Twelve Steps', and warns against rigidly sticking to one treatment method since each person’s journey is unique. Her emphasis on creating safe spaces in treatment centers is particularly poignant. Dr. Covington believes that only when individuals feel secure will they open up and engage fully in their recovery process.
The conversation also touches on the broader impact of addiction stigma on professionals in the field and the vital role community-based programs play in effective treatment. Dr. Covington’s insights are not just informative but transformative, offering a new lens through which to view addiction recovery. Whether you're a professional in the field or someone seeking understanding and support for addiction recovery, this episode provides invaluable perspectives on making treatment more inclusive and effective.