Feelings of shame, self-blame, and self-loathing are common after experiencing sexual, physical, or
emotional abuse. Many victims may blame themselves and believe they could have done something to
prevent the abuse. Integrated Health and Recovery Center has a highly experienced team that provides
proper patient care supplies to help with the healing and recovery process for all residents.
Integrated Health and Recovery Center strives to create a nurturing and validating environment for
sexual abuse survivors where they can receive the support they need to heal. While it is impossible to
eliminate sexual violence, we provide information on physical distancing strategies and proper personal
protective equipment to decrease the prevalence of sexual assaults and domestic violence.
Abuse can take various forms, and it may be a single event or a series of escalating incidents. Sexual
harassment, rape, inappropriate touching, unwanted sexual advances, and threats of harm to force
sexual activity are all examples of sexual trauma. Perpetrators may also use manipulations such as
belittling, gaslighting, ignoring, and stonewalling, which can leave survivors feeling scared and as if they
are to blame. Emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse can be difficult to explain or comprehend, as there
may be no visible scars. However, victims often experience painful emotions, isolation, invalidation, and
stigma from others who are unwilling to acknowledge the impact of trauma.
Trauma caused by emotional abuse, physical abuse, domestic abuse, and sexual abuse are unfortunately
prevalent in our society. The impact of these traumas can be particularly devastating for victims of
childhood sexual abuse. Integrated Health and Recovery Center is committed to creating a safe space
where survivors can access sexual education, learn about warning signs, practice physical distancing, and
begin the healing process.
Regardless of the type of abuse, it can be traumatic when the person involved experiences fear,
helplessness, physical pain, or the threat of physical pain. The level of perceived threat and the resulting
traumatic reaction can vary widely from person to person and is often difficult to predict.
The process of recovering from abuse is not the same for everyone. There are many variables to consider
when deciding the most appropriate treatment approach. Upon arriving at Integrated Health and
Recovery Center, our caring and expert team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment
plan that addresses the unique complexities of your traumatic experiences.
Our team of skilled clinical and medical professionals will create a tailored combination of medical,
psychological, behavioral therapy, and integrative therapies that are designed to treat the whole person
and target the root causes of your exposure to abuse.
For more information on the distinctive treatment program at Integrated Health and Recovery Center,
please visit Our Approach.
Those who have survived abuse can experience a wide range of symptoms making diagnosis and
treatment a challenge. These include:
At Integrated Health and Recovery Center, we have expertise in helping individuals who have
experienced abuse to deal with the emotions of guilt, shame, and relationship difficulties that frequently
accompany such experiences. Our environment fosters kindness, empathy, and trust, which in turn helps
our residents feel validated and empowered to work on the areas of their lives that may be preventing
them from feeling safe and secure.
