Trauma

What is PTSD rehab?

William

2 Oct, 2024

05 min read

PTSD can have a profound impact on your life. It may leave you feeling trapped in a cycle of fear, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions that can make day-to-day activities difficult. If you’ve experienced or witnessed a traumatic event—such as combat, an accident, abuse, or a natural disaster—you may be dealing with the effects of PTSD.

PTSD rehab is designed to help you work through your trauma, manage symptoms, and regain control of your life. This type of rehab offers specialized treatment programs that provide you with the support and care you need to recover.

In this blog, you’ll learn what PTSD rehab entails, the treatments typically offered, and why it is an essential step in your healing process. For more information on professional PTSD treatment, contact Holina Rehab today on +66 626 418 369.

Understanding PTSD Rehab

PTSD rehab is a comprehensive treatment program tailored to your specific needs. Its purpose is to help you overcome the debilitating effects of trauma and provide you with the tools to rebuild your life. These programs can vary in structure, but they all aim to reduce your symptoms and help you return to a healthier state of mind and body.

You may find rehab programs in a variety of settings, including inpatient (residential) facilities, outpatient clinics, or specialized treatment centers. The best program for you will depend on the severity of your symptoms and your personal circumstances.

During PTSD rehab, you’ll work with a team of professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and sometimes medical doctors, who are there to provide personalized care. Their goal is to address not just your mental and emotional health but your overall well-being.

Types of PTSD Rehab Programs

Inpatient Rehab: In an inpatient rehab program, you’ll stay at a treatment center for a specific period, ranging from several weeks to a few months. This option provides you with a safe, structured environment where you can focus solely on your recovery without external distractions. Inpatient rehab is ideal if you’re dealing with severe PTSD symptoms and need intensive care.
Outpatient Rehab: If your symptoms are milder or if you can’t commit to a residential program, outpatient rehab might be the better option. With outpatient rehab, you can continue living at home while attending therapy sessions at a treatment center. This allows you to maintain your responsibilities, such as work or family, while still receiving professional care.
Day Programs: Also known as partial hospitalization programs, day programs offer a balance between inpatient and outpatient care. You’ll attend treatment sessions during the day but return home at night. These programs are ideal if you need intensive therapy but don’t require an overnight stay at the facility.

Treatment Methods in PTSD Rehab

PTSD rehab uses a combination of therapies and treatments to help you process trauma, manage symptoms, and regain control over your life. These methods are often evidence-based and tailored to your individual needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

One of the most effective therapies used in PTSD rehab is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches you to challenge negative or irrational thoughts related to your trauma.

Several types of CBT are used in PTSD rehab:

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): This therapy helps you examine how your trauma has affected your thoughts and beliefs. It encourages you to find new ways of understanding and coping with your traumatic experiences.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE): In PE, you’ll gradually confront memories and situations associated with your trauma in a safe, therapeutic setting. Over time, this reduces the emotional power these memories hold over you.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a therapy specifically designed to help you process traumatic memories. It involves recalling traumatic events while focusing on external stimuli, such as side-to-side eye movements. This process helps your brain reprocess these memories so that they become less distressing over time. EMDR has proven to be highly effective for many people struggling with PTSD, especially when they have difficulty talking about their trauma.

Somatic Therapies

Trauma doesn’t just affect your mind—it can also manifest physically. You might experience chronic tension, pain, or an exaggerated startle response. Somatic therapies, such as Somatic Experiencing or Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, focus on reconnecting you with your body and releasing physical tension caused by trauma. These therapies can help you feel more grounded and present, reducing the physical symptoms of PTSD.

Group Therapy and Support Groups

PTSD can make you feel isolated and disconnected from others, but group therapy can help. In group therapy, you’ll share your experiences with others who understand what you’re going through. It provides a safe, supporive environment where you can learn from others, share your story, and build a sense of community. Support groups, often led by peers, are also valuable for ongoing recovery after you complete formal rehab.

Why is PTSD Rehab Important for You?

PTSD rehab is essential because it offers you the chance to heal from the trauma that may have taken over your life. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to a range of challenges, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and even suicidal thoughts. Rehab gives you the support, tools, and therapies needed to manage your symptoms and regain control.

PTSD rehab also teaches you practical coping skills that you can use long after the program ends. These skills will help you handle triggers and stressful situations that might have been overwhelming before treatment. By addressing your trauma in a safe, structured environment, you can move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

When Should You Seek PTSD Rehab?

If you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, or feelings of hypervigilance, it may be time to consider PTSD rehab. Even if your symptoms aren’t constant, or if they appeared long after the traumatic event, rehab can still provide the care and support you need.

It’s never too late to seek help. Whether your PTSD symptoms are mild or severe, reaching out for professional treatment can make a significant difference in your recovery journey.

Holina PTSD Rehab in Koh Phangan, Thailand

Holina PTSD rehab can offer you a path toward healing and recovery. We offer a range of therapies, treatments, and support systems which can help you learn to manage your PTSD symptoms and regain control of your life.

Whether you choose inpatient rehab, outpatient care, or a specialized program, the important thing is to take that first step toward recovery. PTSD doesn’t have to define your life—you can find relief and reclaim your sense of peace through the right rehab program.

For more information on how we can help you recover from PTSD, contact Holina today on +66 626 418 369.

Residential Daily Timeline

At Holina, we offer a diverse range of treatments and activities designed to help you reconnect with your true self. While each day brings new experiences, we adhere to a regular daily schedule from Monday to Friday to provide structure and support. Below is a general outline of what a typical day might look like during your stay at Holina. Please note that this is a rough guide, as specific activities may vary.

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Morning Meditation

At Holina we do this in 30 minute sessions so our guests can get used to the experience first hand.

Daily Schedule Highlights

Morning Activities

Meditation, Yoga, or Swimming: Begin your day with a refreshing and energizing session designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being. Meditation calms the mind, promoting clarity. Yoga provides a balance of physical exercise and meditation, promoting relaxation and flexibility. Swimming offers a full-body workout, improving cardiovascular health and muscle tone, while also providing a soothing environment to clear your mind and reduce stress.

Therapeutic Sessions

Didactic Group: Participate in educational sessions focused on understanding love addiction and developing effective coping strategies. These groups provide essential knowledge about the nature of addiction, relapse prevention techniques, and practical tools for managing stress and triggers.

Psychology and Behavior: Engage in therapy sessions that address underlying psychological issues and promote positive behavioral changes. These sessions may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps to identify and change negative thought patterns, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which focuses on emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Family and Community Support

Family Constellation: Explore the dynamics of your family relationships and how they impact your addiction and recovery journey. This therapy helps to identify and resolve family conflicts, fostering healthier communication and stronger support systems.

Men and Women’s Circles: Join gender-specific groups that provide a safe and supportive space to share experiences and offer mutual support. These circles encourage open dialogue about gender-specific issues, fostering a sense of community and understanding.

Creative and Holistic Therapies

Psychodrama: Experience a therapeutic approach that uses guided drama and role-playing to explore emotional experiences. Psychodrama allows you to express and process complex emotions in a safe and structured environment, promoting insight and healing.

Singing Bowls and Drumming Circle: Participate in sound therapy sessions that promote relaxation and emotional release. The vibrations from singing bowls and the rhythmic beats of drumming can help to reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance overall well-being.

Wellness and Recovery Support

Ice Bath and Sauna: Enhance your physical health and promote detoxification with ice bath and sauna sessions. These practices, when incorporated into a holistic program of recovery, can help support your recovery from love addiction.

How Our Drug Addiction Treatment Works

Holina Rehab treats addictions, often accompanied by trauma, anxiety and depression. We don’t have a fixed start date. The program begins as soon as you arrive.

We use the proven western 12 Step model of treatment, mixed with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and various other talking therapy strategies, combined with our holistic healing therapies and mixed with mindfulness practices, which originate from Thai Buddhism and other Eastern Spiritual practices.

We have Counsellors, Coaches, Mentors, Therapists, Psychotherapists, Trainers and even a Monk on our diverse and experienced team.

Recent Reviews of Holina Rehab

"I do not Share this message lightly....its given me MY LIFE BACK...WHAT A GIFT TO BE GIVEN ONES LIFE BACK AGAIN..CAUSE OF SOME SUBSTANCE OR OTHER ISSUE...and WITH GOD BEING MY WITNESS..and MOSTLY THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF THE STAFF and THE STAFF GIVING THEMSELVES TO OTHERS 24/7 SUPPORT TO ALL OUR NEEDS...THE HOLINA 12 STEP RESORT.IS ONE OF KIND....CARING OUT THE MESSAGE OF BILL AND BOB...and SO MUCH MORE.......ITS NOT JUST A RESORT BUT A BIG FAMILY...WHO ALL HAVE UNDERSTOOD, RELASPED. OR HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE...IN THESE DARK PLACE AND ISSUES....BUT HAVE FOUND A WAY OUT....THE KEY THE 12 STEPS.....THE STAFF FOR ME ARE ALL SENT BY GOD....which I CALL THEM ANGEL'S...I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO THANK YOU ALL 4 ALL YOU HAVE DONE.....BUT WHAT I HAVE NOW...CAN ONLY BE GIVEN AWAY......I AM HERE TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED and TO CONTINUE TO DO GODS WORK...as one wants to call HIM....LOVE YOU ALL....MY GOD MAY YOU BLESS IAN FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE WITH YOUR LIFE..OTHERS LIFES...SAVING LIVES..AND TO CONTINUE TO CHANGE AND SAVE PEOPLES LIVES......I WILL BE ..FOR EVERY GRATEFUL JACK.....YOU ARE THE TRUE EXAMPLE OF THE 12 STEPS.....LOVE YOU BROTHER.."

"Holina is Wonderful! As a Rehab Center, the Staff are exceptional, all well trained, kind and give personal attention to all their clients. And Holina's facility is second to None, really the nicest rehab I've ever seen, overlooking the Sea, with two beautiful pools, excellent food and accommodation, one feels the luxury of the Koh Phangan. But most importantly is the exceptional personal treatment the clients receive . One on one counselor sessions, many group sessions throughout the day and personal guidance and help throughout the recovery journey. Holina is the Best Rehab Center in Thailand, in my opinion and Highly recommended!"

"Holina was such an incredible experience for me that opened my eyes to so many holistic wellness practices I still use today. The staff were amazing people and the location of the resort is breathtakingly beautiful. I’ve made friends for life and cleared so much emotional baggage from attending. Thanks Holina 👏"

"A brilliant place to get back in touch with oneself. My experience at Holina was a positive one, I found that the staff adapted to my needs and created a program uniquely suited to my trauma and recovery needs. The staff themselves are committed, educated and experienced. The accommodations are private and comfortable. Cell service and WIFI are top notch. Every personal need was met during my stay. My observation of Holina is that the entire team endeavours to create a warm, welcoming holistic atmosphere with a personalized touch. The general ethos of Holina differs from the normative institutional feel of a traditional western treatment centre and the frequency of one on one therapy sessions is unmatched, so the economic value far surpassed my expectations. It was exactly what I needed. Would recommend to anyone seeking therapeutic care for trauma and or substance use disorder."

"I started my recovery journey at Holina after attending other rehabs in the past and I couldn't have been happier with the level of treatment that I received. The staff are all amazing people who really cared about my needs and wants as a client. The facilities are great as is the food and the programme itself was perfect for me. The other rehabs that I attended didn't even come close to the level of care and treatment that Holina provided. Thank you so much Holina!"

"An amazing and unique treatment and rehab center. The center has a very professional treatment team. Everyone at Holina is matched with a personal program and made to feel that he is the most important to them. The center teaches and provides tools for life such as yoga, meditation and dealing with different situations in life. I recommend going to a center for addiction treatment and treatment to get back to yourself."

"By far the best rehabilitation centre I have been to. The level of care is second to none. I was very nervous attending rehab but all my fears were gone as soon as I met the team of counsellors, support staff and clients. The location is absolutely beautiful and accomodation is extremely comfortable. I had an amazing experience there and learned a lot about myself and the disease of addiction. They gave me life long tools to live a great life free from addiction. I would recommend to anyone to go there. Thank you, Holina from the bottom of my heart."

"Holina has been a life changing experience for me. I've been to 4 rehabs in my life and this has been by far the most profound experience I've had. This type of treatment simply couldn't be found in UK based rehabs. I came in on a huge amount of psychiatric and illicit meds. I was safely weaned off all the drugs I was abusing whilst having the support structure i needed around me at all times. Whilst the location is paradise, the programme itself is very structured and reasonably strict, which is exactly what I needed. Its helped me push my limits from a socially anxious man who isolated, to a (tanned!) man who looks forward to speaking and engaging in communities. I've conquered some real fears in the 11 weeks I stayed in Holina. And I got the opportunity to make some of the best friends of my life, and grow into someone I didn't think possible. Holina gave me the gift of optimism and hope for the future which is something i've never had so I'll always be grateful for that. I know I have a lot of work to do still, but Holina has given me the best possible start on my journey of sobriety."

"Holina has a very unique and professional way of working with residents. There is a multitude of different interventions that are used in working with those people who are residents. They have 2 qualified Psychologists, a number of case managers, nurse, breath work, TRE, meditation, inner walk, Muay Thai, swimming, yoga to name a few. Each person has their own case manager with an individual care plan, that in conjunction works with ensuring the right interventions for the right person."

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Holina’s holistic approach brings to life a broad and healthy view that really meets the 6 primary human needs – certainty, significance, variety, love/connection, growth and contribution.

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems. This disorder also involves having to drink more to get the same effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly decrease or stop drinking. Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that’s sometimes called alcoholism.

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences and brain changes, which can be prolonged.These changes in the brain can lead to harmful behaviors seen in people who use drugs.

Love Addiction

Love addiction is often mistaken for genuine romantic love, but it involves a deeper, more compulsive attachment. People suffering from love addiction may constantly seek new relationships or engage in multiple relationships simultaneously, driven by a need for emotional or physical connection. They might cling to unavailable partners or even resort to stalking behaviors due to insecurities or desperation.

Depression Treatment

Depression is a serious disorder that can have significant consequences on your quality of life and that of your family around you. Depression will usually get worse over time unless it’s treated. The results of untreated depressive disease in emotional, behavioral, and mental health problems that affect every area of your life. Start your depression treatment journey at Holina, Koh Phangan

Sex Addiction

Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behavior, is a condition characterized by an overwhelming preoccupation with sexual thoughts, urges, or behaviors that are difficult to control. This addiction often leads to engaging in sexual activities despite negative consequences, such as harm to personal relationships, career, or emotional well-being.

Gambling Addiction

Problem gambling takes a severe toll on both mental and physical health. Those struggling with this addiction often face depression, migraines, stress-related disorders, and other anxiety-driven issues. As with other addictions, the consequences of gambling can lead to overwhelming feelings of despair and hopelessness, sometimes driving people to consider suicide.

The Holina Residential Program

At Holina Rehab, our holistic approach addresses the six primary human needs-certainty, significance, variety, love/connection, growth, and contribution-creating a comprehensive and healthy framework for recovery. This approach allows us to effectively tackle the full range of symptoms related to addiction and trauma.