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Treating Trauma

Medication

Assisted Treatment

(MAT)

A combination of medication

and intensive counseling,
Medication-Assisted Treatment
provides a “whole-patient”

approach to treating substance
use disorders. This treatment can

also include support services such
as case management and
Research shows a strong recovery coaching to engage

correlation between trauma people in holistic care.

and substance use. Therefore,
understanding and treating
trauma is paramount for

many clients. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Informed Practice
Samaritas has designed
comprehensive treatment This type of therapy focuses on building
skills in four areas:
teams where each member is
trained in trauma-informed

care, and when applicable,
staff are provided additional Mindfulness

training in Seeking Safety.
Distress

Tolerance

Seeking Safety
Emotional
A present - focused therapy that Regulation

helps clients find safety from
trauma and substance use. Interpersonal

Effectiveness