A Comprehensive Approach to Healing Trauma in Children and Adolescents
Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) is a structured, evidence-based treatment model designed to help children and adolescents who have experienced chronic trauma and face difficulty regulating emotions and behavior. Unlike traditional therapy, TST not only addresses the emotional needs of the child but also focuses on the systems—home, school, and community—that impact the child’s ability to feel safe and supported.
What Is Trauma Systems Therapy?
Trauma Systems Therapy was developed by Dr. Glenn Saxe and colleagues to treat young people affected by trauma in both clinical and real-world environments. It is a holistic intervention that combines:
- Emotional regulation skill-building
- Therapeutic care
- Stabilization of the child’s environment
- Coordination between caregivers, educators, and service providers
Who Can Benefit from Trauma Systems Therapy?
Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) is specifically designed for children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma such as abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. It is particularly helpful for young individuals who struggle with managing emotions or behaviors and those living in environments where safety and stability are often lacking. TST also emphasizes the importance of coordinated care, bringing together family, school, and community services to create a supportive network that fosters healing and long-term recovery.
Why Trauma Systems Therapy Matters?
Children affected by trauma often struggle not only with emotional pain but with environments that make healing difficult. TST addresses both the internal effects of trauma and the external conditions that sustain it.
With this dual focus, children are more likely to:
- Regain a sense of safety and control
- Improve relationships at home and school
- Succeed academically and socially
- Build long-term resilience
Our Comprehensive and Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities
Trauma Systems Therapy is most effective when integrated with other evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. At WisHope Recovery, we combine TST with a variety of holistic and therapeutic modalities, delivered by our experienced and compassionate team. This comprehensive approach focuses on both the emotional and environmental challenges children and adolescents face, creating a supportive system that promotes safety, stability, and whole-person healing. Our treatment modalities include:
Insurance for Trauma Systems Therapy in Wisconsin
WisHope Recovery Center is covered by most insurances, including United Health Care, UMR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Aetna, Quartz, Forest County Potawatomi, WEA Trust, Cigna, Humana, Exceedent, WPS, and Sanford.
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