Trauma affects more than just the person experiencing it. Whether from childhood adversity, addiction, mental health disorders, or relational rupture, trauma’s ripple effects often extend to family systems, deeply impacting communication, trust, and emotional safety. In response, more treatment centers are embracing trauma informed stabilization treatment as a core component of recovery care. This model not only supports the individual in healing, but helps restore the family as a stable and nurturing support system.
At Sana at Stowe—a luxury trauma-informed stabilization treatment center in the heart of Stowe, Vermont—we understand that true recovery involves more than detox or individual therapy. Our comprehensive, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment engages the entire family in healing through education, communication training, and integrative therapies that promote reconnection. Located just a short distance from the Burlington, Vermont airport, Sana at Stowe provides an ideal setting for immersive recovery and reflection and prescription drub rehab.
The Value of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment
Trauma informed stabilization treatment is designed to address the foundational dysregulation that trauma causes in the nervous system. Individuals dealing with trauma often struggle with emotional reactivity, anxiety, mood swings, and dissociation. Stabilization focuses on calming the nervous system, building distress tolerance, and creating a safe internal and external environment for deeper therapeutic work to occur.
When families are involved in trauma-informed care treatment, they learn to recognize how their loved one’s trauma may manifest, and they acquire tools to support regulation, rather than unintentionally triggering stress responses. This collaborative awareness sets the stage for healthier interactions and more productive recovery outcomes.
Why Family Participation Matters
Trauma can fracture even the most loving families. Emotional shutdown, miscommunication, or codependency often evolve in response to a loved one’s distress. Including the family in treatment creates space for accountability, validation, and shared growth. At our family-informed trauma treatment center, we offer:
- Educational workshops to explain trauma’s neurological and behavioral impact
- Group and family therapy sessions led by licensed clinicians
- Boundary-setting and nonviolent communication coaching
- Opportunities for shared mindfulness, art, or nature-based activities
These experiences build a common language and understanding between family members, allowing them to move from frustration and fear to compassion and cooperation.
Addressing the Root Cause: Mental Health First, Then Addiction
In dual diagnosis treatment, it’s essential to understand whether mental health issues or substance use occurred first. Often, substance use—including addiction to opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs—is an attempt to manage unprocessed trauma or emotional pain. This is why trauma informed treatment must start with mental health stabilization before addressing addiction.
At Sana at Stowe, we use the ACEs assessment (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and drug use screening tests to identify the core emotional wounds that may be fueling substance use. From here, clients and their families receive a personalized trauma-informed treatment plan as part of our substance use disorder treatment that includes:
- Medication for addiction treatment when needed
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (ME)
- Peer support and process groups
These methods are designed to restore trust, rebuild resilience, and promote emotional clarity.
What Does a Typical Day Look Like in Residential Treatment?
In a family-informed, trauma-informed care treatment model, clients participate in a structured schedule that supports nervous system balance and emotional regulation. A typical day may include:
- Morning yoga or breathwork to start the day grounded
- Individual therapy to process trauma narratives
- Group therapy sessions with themes like boundaries, codependency, or grief
- Family sessions with remote or in-person participation
- Holistic therapies such as acupuncture, nature walks, and expressive arts
- Evening integration practices such as journaling or guided meditation
Each day offers a rhythm that fosters safety, insight, and meaningful connection—both internally and with loved ones.
Healing Co-Occurring Disorders Together
Many clients at our Vermont trauma treatment center present with co-occurring disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. These conditions are complex and affect not only the individual but the entire family dynamic. It is important to develop coping skills for addiction as well as have that family involvement.
Family involvement is especially important in understanding disorders like bipolar disorder, where mood episodes may be misunderstood or feared. Through psychoeducation and trauma-informed therapy, families learn how to respond with empathy, reduce shame, and avoid escalating conflict.
We also address family roles in the cycle of addiction and relapse. Loved ones receive tools for self-care and boundary-setting, which are essential for maintaining long-term wellness on both sides of the recovery process.
A Holistic Recovery from Addictions
At Sana at Stowe, we believe in holistic recovery from addictions. This means not just eliminating substance use but restoring the mind-body connection, emotional expression, and relational trust.
Our wellness and holistic services include:
- Nutritional counseling and chef-prepared meals to restore physical vitality
- Somatic therapies and massage to release trauma held in the body
- Meditation, mindfulness, and nature immersion for nervous system regulation
- Peer recovery support groups to reduce isolation and foster community
We aim to transform recovery into a full-life healing experience—one that empowers individuals to live with purpose and connection, beyond the treatment setting.
Why Sana at Stowe?
Our family-informed trauma treatment center offers a unique blend of luxury care, clinical excellence, and integrative therapies. With a high staff-to-client ratio and a commitment to individualized care, we provide each resident with the attention, space, and support needed to recover fully.
Nestled in the tranquil beauty of Stowe, Vermont, our facility is just a short distance from the Burlington, Vermont airport, offering both accessibility and seclusion. We accept insurance through in-network providers like TRICARE, making our world-class services available to veterans and military families.
Begin Healing Together
Trauma doesn’t have to keep your family stuck in patterns of pain. Through trauma informed stabilization treatment, families can heal together, rebuild trust, and move forward with clarity and compassion.
If you or a loved one needs fentanyl rehab or is struggling with trauma, addiction, or co-occurring disorders, Sana at Stowe is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our residential programs and discover how family-informed trauma treatment can strengthen your path to recovery. Call us today at (802) 553-3836.
