Trauma Informed Care for Women
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Women's Trauma Treatment Centers
At women’s trauma treatment centers, the goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where healing and recovery can begin. These specialized programs are designed to address not only the emotional wounds of trauma but also the way those experiences may influence mental health and substance use.
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 50% of individuals in inpatient recovery for addiction also meet the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder.1 And there is little question that this number is significantly higher when one takes into account patients in outpatient care or who are not in recovery. What is rarely considered, however, is that women who have undergone a traumatic event have unique needs that cannot be adequately addressed in a co-ed environment; they instead require the help of women’s addiction therapy programs.
To provide women with the best treatment for PTSD and other mental health concerns brought on by past or recent trauma, enrolling in women’s trauma recovery programs can give women the help they need to overcome their addiction and past traumatic events.
At Hammocks on the Edisto, we offer a women’s trauma treatment program that is tailored to meet the needs of those struggling with trauma that has led to drug or alcohol addiction. If you or someone close to you is battling substance use disorder, call 833.793.0191 today to speak with our staff about our women’s trauma therapy program in Charleston, South Carolina.
Understanding Trauma-Informed Care for Women
Trauma is more than a single event; it’s the lasting emotional response to deeply distressing experiences. For women, trauma often stems from gender-based violence, sexual assault, domestic abuse, or childhood neglect. These experiences can disrupt a sense of safety, trust, and identity, creating ripple effects that extend across every area of life.
Research shows that women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop PTSD after a traumatic event, and more than 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Trauma doesn’t just affect emotional well-being; it can also lead to physical symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. In cases where the patient is consistently reminded of the traumatic event, it can lead to a serious dependence on drugs or alcohol as a means of coping with the trauma, impeding trauma recovery.
Trauma-informed care involves creating an environment in which patients feel safe to share their experiences without fear of judgment or being re-traumatized. In order to achieve this, treatment providers must be aware of the signs and symptoms of trauma so that they can properly address them.
For women, some of the signs that they may be struggling with trauma include:
- Persistent and intrusive memories of the event
- Recurrent nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Intense emotional reactions to anything that reminds them of the event
- Avoidance of anything that may trigger memories of the event
- A feeling of numbness or disconnection from others
- Hopelessness
- Anxiety
If you’re struggling with trauma, know that you’re not alone. Our women’s trauma treatment can help women struggling with trauma and related substance abuse find healing in a safe, peaceful environment.
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The Prevalence of Trauma
Women often grapple with trauma specific to their gender, highlighting the need for trauma recovery programs designed for women specifically. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), women are significantly more likely – according to most studies more than twice as likely – to struggle with PTSD than men are. Many factors contribute to this phenomenon. Primary among them is the fact that women tend to experience different types of trauma than men; women are statistically far more likely to be sexually assaulted, raped, or sexually abused as children, for instance.
Broadly speaking, three types of trauma can affect people:
- Acute – a single traumatic event
- Chronic – trauma that is repeated over an extended period
- Complex – multiple traumatic events that are usually of an invasive, interpersonal nature
There are many different types of trauma a person may be dealing with, including relational trauma and generational trauma. Women often process trauma differently from men. Many feel isolated or silenced by stigma, while others turn to substances to cope with overwhelming emotions. That’s why gender-specific care matters—because women’s trauma requires treatment that understands these unique patterns and provides a safe, supportive community for healing.
If you have experienced a traumatic event or series of events, it is important that you reach out for professional help. At Hammocks on the Edisto, our therapists work hard to create a welcoming and open space to talk about the circumstances that have led to your PTSD and accompanying addiction and to create a custom treatment plan specific to your needs that will help you begin the healing process.
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How Our Women’s Traum Recovery Program Can Help
Trauma-informed care for women can help participants focus on the trauma causing their addiction through evidence-based therapy programs. The aim is to help you better understand the trauma you have undergone and how it has affected you, and in doing so, allow you to form healthy coping skills that do not involve drugs or alcohol. Some of the therapeutic approaches that will be a part of your trauma treatment program include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) – You will identify goals, examine cognitive distortions, and examine feelings and examine feelings and behaviors associated with the trauma.
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) – CPT is similar to CBT but more trauma-centric. CPT focuses on the traumatic event and the emotions that it produces. A therapist will help you process those feelings without the need for drugs and alcohol.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): This therapy focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, regulating emotions, and interpersonal skills. DBT works well in individual therapy and group therapy, giving you a chance to see how other women are coping with similar issues.
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Healing in a Safe Environment
Why Choose a Women’s Trauma Treatment Center?
When healing from trauma, the environment matters just as much as the therapies themselves. Women’s trauma treatment centers create safe, supportive spaces where women can focus entirely on recovery without the added stress of mixed-gender settings. In these programs, every detail is designed with women’s unique experiences and needs in mind.
- Safety and trust: Many women feel more comfortable sharing painful memories in a women-only environment, free from judgment or retraumatization.
- Shared understanding: Connecting with peers who have faced similar challenges create a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of isolation.
- Focused therapies: Programming is tailored to address issues more common in women, such as trauma linked to relationships, parenting, or body image.
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Women’s trauma treatment centers emphasize peer support, helping women build strong networks of encouragement and accountability. Through group therapy, shared activities, and holistic practices, women find not only recovery but also connection and empowerment.
Choosing a trauma therapy program designed specifically for women means choosing care that understands the depth of trauma’s impact and offers pathways toward lasting resilience.
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Hammocks Recovery’s Women’s Trauma Recovery Program
At Hammocks on the Edisto, we specialize in providing a women-only residential program that blends clinical expertise with the calming influence of nature. Nestled along the Edisto River in Jacksonboro, South Carolina, our serene setting provides a peaceful refuge where women can step away from the chaos of daily life and focus solely on their healing.
A Boutique, Women-only Environment
Because every woman’s experience of trauma is unique, our program is intentionally small and supportive. Living in a women-only environment allows for deep trust, emotional safety, and connection. Many women find it easier to open up and process painful experiences when surrounded by peers who share similar journeys.
Comprehensive Levels of Care
As a residential program, Hammocks Recovery provides 24/7 support. Women receive consistent clinical care while also participating in therapies designed to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Our program is not a primary mental health facility; instead, we treat trauma as part of a co-occurring substance use recovery process, addressing the full complexity of each woman’s story.
A Trauma-Informed Path to Recovery
Every aspect of our program reflects trauma-informed care—whether it’s EMDR sessions that reduce the distress of traumatic memories. These DBT groups build coping skills, or wellness practices like yoga and Reiki that restore balance. By combining these approaches, Hammocks offers more than just symptom management—it creates a pathway to rediscovering resilience and building a healthier future.
Our women’s trauma recovery program is designed to be both structured and nurturing, offering guidance without rigidity and compassion without judgment. For many women, this becomes the first space where healing truly feels possible.
Healing from Trauma and Addiction Together
For many women, trauma and substance use are deeply connected. Painful experiences often drive women to seek relief through alcohol or drugs, but over time, those coping strategies can create even greater challenges. At women’s trauma treatment centers like Hammocks Recovery, treatment is designed to address both trauma and addiction at the same time. This is why integrated care matters:
- Breaking the cycle: Without addressing the trauma underlying substance use, recovery often feels incomplete.
- Whole-person healing: Treating trauma and addiction together allows women to heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
- Building resilience: Women learn new ways to cope with distress without relying on substances.
Hammocks Recovery does not serve as a primary mental health facility. Instead, our focus is on women whose substance use is tied to traumatic experiences. By offering integrated, trauma-informed treatment, we ensure that women can confront the root causes of addiction while also building tools for long-term sobriety.
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Taking the Next Step in Women’s Trauma Recovery
Healing from trauma takes courage, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Hammocks Recovery, we believe that every woman has the strength to reclaim her life, regardless of how heavy the past may seem.
If you or a loved one is struggling with trauma and substance use, now is the time to take the next step. Surrounded by the calming beauty of the Edisto River and supported by a community of women who understand, you’ll find space to heal, grow, and begin again. At Hammocks on the Edisto, our women-only facility has a 4:1 counselor-to-patient ratio, so we can provide women with the highest level of individualized care available. Additionally, each of the women in our care enjoys a range of amenities aimed at easing the recovery process, including private rooms, 1,000-count Egyptian cotton sheets, as well as our gorgeous grounds.
Reach out to Hammocks Recovery today to learn more about our women’s trauma recovery program and how we can support your journey. Your path to lasting recovery and renewal starts here.
Call 833.793.0191 or fill out our online form today to speak with us about enrolling in our programs including women’s trauma treatment.
Sources:
- “Treatment of PTSD and Substance Abuse Comorbidity” – APA PsycNet
- “PTSD Is More Likely in Women than Men” – National Alliance on Mental Illness