Addiction Through a Trauma-Informed Lens - Free PDF Download

Addiction Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
A Neurobiology Cheat Sheet

A Free Download for Therapists Who Work with Addictive Behaviors

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your clients can’t just stop, or felt frustrated by the cycle of relapse and shame, you’re not alone, and neither are they.

This one-page visual guide breaks down the trauma-addiction loop and explains the neurobiological systems that keep it in motion. You’ll get a quick, powerful overview of how trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and unmet attachment needs drive addictive behaviors, and what your clients actually need for healing.

What You'll Learn: 

• The three key brain systems behind addiction
• Why urges feel so compelling—and why “just stop” doesn’t work
• How co-regulation and connection promote long-term healing
• A simple, trauma-informed framework you can share with clients

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or healer, this cheat sheet will help you better understand addiction and offer deeper, more compassionate support.