Teen Trauma Treatment in Los Angeles

Life is never easy on anyone. Some teenagers may experience severe family traumas, witness tragedies, shootings, or deadly accidents in their lives. Some may have suffered physical or sexual abuse in their youth. The effects of these traumas may vary, but these kinds of events can result in traumatic illnesses like PTSD a majority of the time. This is why it’s important to get your child the help they need before they turn to substances to alleviate their symptoms.

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What is Teen Trauma?

PTSD Symptoms in Teens

Goals of Teen Trauma Treatment

Treatment for PTSD in Teens

Understanding Teen Trauma

What is Teen Trauma?

Clinical trauma is a severe psychological disorder that might arise in individuals who have been through a very traumatic experience in life. This this trauma is known as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. PTSD in teens negatively affects all areas of a their life, from avoidance syndrome to frequent flashbacks, and even terrible nightmares.

Teen PTSD Signs

PTSD Symptoms in Teens

Traumatic memories and experiences are difficult to get rid of, especially in teenagers. In addition, the effect of trauma differs from one adolescent to another. Some of the most common PTSD symptoms in teens include:

Feeling nervous or anxious
Drug and alcohol use
Increased anger resulting in fights.
Promiscuity
Changes in eating habits
Running away from home or triggering situations
Disturbed sleep routines
Inability to concentrate in school.
Continuous flashbacks, leading the sense that the traumatic event keeps happening
The feeling of being disconnected from their bodies or dissociation

Teenage Trauma

Goals of Teen Trauma Treatment

As a caring parent or loved one, it is best to understand the benefits of PTSD treatment in teens before your child begins their therapy sessions. It is also essential to be aware of your teen’s trauma, what the triggers are, and how they react to them. Cited below are some of the primary goals of teen trauma PTSD Treatment.

IMPROVED COPING SKILLS

Learning how to cope with trauma is a primary goal of teen trauma treatment. This may include teaching teens healthy ways to express their emotions, manage stress, practice relaxation techniques, and develop resilience.
TREATMENT OF DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Many teens who experience trauma also develop substance abuse issues. Trauma treatment includes helping the teen identify and address their addiction so they can begin a path to recovery.
ASSIST IN REGAINING CONTROL

Many teens who have experienced trauma feel out of control and helpless. Treatment can help them regain control over their lives by developing problem-solving skills and strategies to manage their feelings.
DIVERT FOCUS FROM PAST EVENT TO PRESENT

Trauma treatment helps teens to focus on the present instead of continually returning to the past traumatic event. This can help them gain perspective and understanding to help them move forward.
ELIMINATION OF TRAUMA SYMPTOMS

Teens who experience trauma may have physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms. Trauma treatment helps teens to understand their symptoms and learn how to manage them.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PAST EVENT

Trauma treatment can help teens to accept the past trauma for what is was, work through their emotions related to the trauma and find closure they need to move forward.

Teen Trauma Treatment Options

Treatment for PTSD in Teens

Teens tend to respond very differently to PTSD treatments, so we look for the best possible way to identify and approach a patient’s trauma. Teens react to the same circumstances differently, so the causes of PTSD can be subjective. While traumatic experiences are likely to trigger depression and anxiety, symptoms must be severe for teens to be diagnosed with PTSD. Key Healthcare provides multiple teen trauma treatment options in Los Angeles, CA. We develop individualized treatment plans to ensure long-term recovery. If you are interested in learning more about our adolescent depression treatment options, contact us today.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP)

Our teen trauma IOP takes place 9 hours per week over the course of 4-12 weeks. Your teen will participate in therapy sessions that help them work through their trauma and move forward.

Partial Hospitalization Treatment (PHP)

Our teen trauma PHP takes place 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, for 3-4 weeks. Teens will attend therapy sessions where they will develop the coping skills needed to manage their PTSD and treat underlying mental health issues like depression.

Extended Care

Our male-only PTSD extended care program is a combination of our partial hospitalization program and sober living. Your teen will have around the clock support to treat all mental health and substance abuse issues related to his PTSD.

Individual and Group Therapy

We utilize a variety of therapies to treat trauma and dual diagnosis substance abuse including cognitive behavioral, ddialectical behavior, and acceptance and commitment therapy. During sessions, teens will learn coping skills and how to process their emotions.

Insurances We Accept

Up to 100% of the Costs Covered by Insurance

Key Healthcare works with a majority of health insurance providers and depending on your plan, 100% of the costs may be covered. Verify your insurance to get more information about your coverage.

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