Desert View offers a safe and private environment to promote emotional healing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Our goal is to help clients with the deeper, more profound issues that may hinder their recovery process. We coordinate with each client, his or her Therapist and Case Manager to develop a long term healing and recovery plan. Desert View is dedicated to supporting clients in their healing process and personal growth from tragedy.
Continuing Care Issues |
Treatment Modalities |
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Unresolved Trauma |
Trauma Resolution |
Treatment Issues |
Behavioral Modification |
Boundary Issues |
Cognitive Re-framing |
Bonding/Attachment |
Shame Reduction |
Shame |
Group and Individual Work |
Denial |
Family/Counseling Sessions
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Sexual Abuse and Substance Abuse
Sexual violence is any act (verbal or physical) which is sexual in nature and breaks a person's trust or threatens their safety. The act can include rape, sexual harassment, child sexual assault, incest and indecent exposure, to name a few.
Substance abuse refers to the overuse/abuse of substances such as: alcohol, street drugs or prescription medications. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not an excuse for perpetrating sexual violence. Victims who were under the influence of substances at the time of the assault are not responsible for the perpetrator's actions!
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is any intentional act used to gain power and control of an intimate partner or family member. Physical harm is one method used to gain control. Other tactics may include, but are not limited to, isolation, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic abuse and threats of abuse. Sexual Violence is any unwanted or forced sex act by someone you know or don't know. Marital rape is also a form of sexual violence.
Trauma Treatment
Crisis intervention and treatment are offered to prevent acute stress from becoming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for those who have experienced or witnessed sexual assault, domestic violence or other traumatic events.
Treating Co-Occuring Disorders
Co-occurring Disorder is a term that is used when an individual is affected by both substance abuse and an emotional or psychiatric illness. For example, the pain experienced after a traumatic event - such as a rape - may lead a person to feel the need to "self-medicate" through drug or alcohol use. A person may…
- Use drugs or alcohol in order to numb their pain or escape their problems.
- End up with the inability to control their drinking.
- Experience alcohol induced "blackouts."
- Develop a dependency on "street drugs" or prescription pills.
- Harm not only their body, but their relationships with loved ones as well.
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