APC: Overview of Seeking Safety and Finding Your Best Self: Two models for trauma and/or addiction: Lisa Najavits, PhD-Slides

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This document provides an overview of two models for addiction and trauma: Seeking Safety and Finding Your Best Self. It discusses the link between trauma and addiction, stating that trauma can lead to addiction, and addiction can contribute to ongoing trauma. The document also highlights the impact of childhood trauma on the body's stress response system and how substance use can further dysregulate this system. <br /><br />Seeking Safety, one of the models mentioned, is described as having stages of recovery. It has been implemented in various settings and with different populations, including veterans, those in the criminal justice system, and homeless individuals. The model has been studied extensively, with over 80 published empirical articles, pilots, and controlled trials. It has been found to be beneficial for individuals with chronic and severe addiction.<br /><br />The document also includes information on the cost-benefit analysis of Seeking Safety, which shows that it has an 88% likelihood of benefit relative to cost. It ranks higher than other addiction treatment models, such as Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Relapse Prevention.<br /><br />Seeking Safety covers 25 cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal topics, with examples including PTSD and compassion. <br /><br />Finding Your Best Self, the second model mentioned, is not discussed in detail but is mentioned as having a chapter format with quotes and an appendix. The document includes a link to handouts related to Finding Your Best Self, which provide examples of topics such as sleep problems after trauma, sexual triggers, and seeking thrills. The link also includes reasons for using certain behaviors to cope with trauma, such as getting to sleep, feeling cool/popular, and rewarding oneself.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides an introduction to the Seeking Safety and Finding Your Best Self models for addiction and trauma. It highlights their effectiveness, content, and the populations they can benefit.

Keywords

addiction and trauma

Seeking Safety

Finding Your Best Self

link between trauma and addiction

childhood trauma

stress response system

recovery stages

empirical articles

cost-benefit analysis

coping with trauma