The Center for Heart-Mind Coherence has officially approved Nova Recovery Center. They recognize its use of the Core Emotional Addiction (CEA) Model in therapy.
At Nova, we proudly use this new, trauma-informed treatment model. A key part of our complete approach to addiction recovery. The CEA Model looks at the emotional and mental patterns behind substance use disorders. This makes it a strong tool for long-term healing.
Our certified clinicians utilize the CEA Model alongside a variety of evidence-based therapies, including behavioral therapies, mindfulness practices, and structured treatment plans. This approach helps us treat not only the symptoms of addiction but also the root causes. These causes often come from early emotional wounds, bad childhood experiences, or long-lasting negative beliefs.
We combine the CEA Model with other effective methods. This helps our clients spot harmful emotional patterns. They can also develop healthy coping skills and build emotional awareness. This process strengthens their ability to stay grounded, make intentional choices, and maintain emotional sobriety throughout their recovery journey.
This treatment strategy helps our clients avoid relapse. It also helps them thrive as they move into a sober and fulfilling life. They gain resilience, self-awareness, and a stronger connection to their true selves.
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What is the CEA Model?
The Core Emotional Addiction (CEA) Model is a clinical method that supports long-term emotional sobriety and recovery success. Therapists frequently use it in the treatment of substance use disorders to uncover and address underlying emotional patterns.
This model helps clients find both good and bad patterns linked to their Core Emotional Addiction. Many of these patterns come from difficult childhood experiences and emotional trauma.
In CEA, clients explore emotional addictions to Power Control, Security, Suffering, and Sensation—often linked to substance addiction. Behavioral therapies and evidence-based interventions address these patterns.
The model shows how beliefs form neural pathways based on experience and emotional intensity. With guidance from mental health professionals, clients can examine these beliefs and reshape them for healthier outcomes.
Thanks to neuroplasticity, the brain can create new pathways. It can also change harmful thought patterns over time. This is especially true when combined with a complete treatment plan. Such a plan includes therapy tools and emotional awareness.
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Stopping medications like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan slowly with a doctor’s help is important. Stopping suddenly can lead to seizures and more anxiety.
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While not physically addictive in the same way as opioids, cocaine detox requires emotional and psychological stabilization.
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Our compassionate team provides 24/7 support during heroin withdrawal, using medications and therapy to reduce discomfort and promote stability.
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We assist individuals taking medications such as Adderall, Ambien, or painkillers, concentrating on their physical symptoms and psychological well-being through prescription drug detox.
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Detox from synthetic cannabinoids, bath salts, or designer stimulants is managed with careful observation and individualized treatment plans.
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How We Use the CEA Model
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During addiction treatment, certified Nova clinicians use the CEA Model. This model helps clients through steps that support healing and growth in recovery.
Identify the negative and positive personal beliefs that have been inherited from family, society, or social institutions/organizations
Acknowledge the core emotional addictions that have formed as a result of the negative personal beliefs
Use daily mindfulness tools to overcome emotional habits. Focus on positive beliefs and strengths to build healthy thoughts and behaviors.
During this process, certified clinicians may guide clients in breathing techniques. These techniques help clients become more aware of their emotions. They also help clients accept their feelings and practice emotional regulation.
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CEA Model for Addiction Treatment
The Core Emotional Addiction Model works well in addiction treatment by revealing the emotional roots behind substance use. Clients often integrate this model with traditional 12-step programs to support holistic healing.
It gives clients tools to manage harmful emotions, build new habits, and avoid relapse. This includes the development of personalized coping mechanisms that help reduce emotional reactivity and impulsive behavior.
In treatment, the model helps clients build awareness, use personal strengths, and stay emotionally grounded. Many treatment teams at top centers use the CEA Model with other methods. This helps them treat addiction and related issues.
Clients learn to live with intention and emotional maturity. They also gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their emotional imprints.
The Core Emotional Addiction Model helps build a strong base for lasting treatment and recovery. It does this by focusing on emotional growth and resilience.
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Our CEA-Certified Staff
The Center for Heart-Mind Coherence licenses Nova. This is for using the Core Emotional Addiction (CEA) Model. All clinicians at Nova undergo certification in the CEA model.
Nova Recovery Center dedicates itself to helping you or your loved one get help. Please call for a confidential consultation. One of our understanding, dedicated advisors will contact you about your options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Emotional addiction means having repeated emotional responses. These can include needing control, security, suffering, or sensation. Past trauma or life experiences wire these patterns in our brains. These emotional responses can feel as compelling as drug use for individuals with substance use disorders.
Trauma, especially from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can change brain development. This can make people more vulnerable to emotional issues. As a result, they may seek substances or behaviors that numb their pain or bring back familiar feelings.
The Core Emotional Addiction Model identifies four key emotional addictions:
- Power/Control
- Security
- Suffering
- Sensation
Each addiction reflects a deep emotional need rooted in childhood experiences or unresolved trauma.
The CEA Model addresses the emotional triggers behind addictive behavior. It helps individuals recognize their emotional imprints, reshape neural pathways, and develop coping mechanisms. When combined with behavioral therapies and 12-step programs, it forms a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
Common therapies that complement the CEA Model include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing
- Breathwork
- Group therapy
These approaches help process trauma and reinforce healthy emotional responses.
Yes. Many practitioners often integrate the CEA Model with 12-step programs to offer a more comprehensive treatment plan. While the 12-step model offers community and structure, the CEA Model helps clients explore and resolve core emotional patterns.
Licensed therapists trained in the CEA Model guide clients through emotional discovery, belief deconstruction, and personal growth. They provide a safe, supportive space to rewire emotional and behavioral responses.
Progress is different for everyone. However, many clients start noticing changes in their emotions and self-awareness within a few weeks. Sustained application of the model, paired with professional guidance, supports long-term healing.
No. The CEA Model works well for substance use disorders. Also, it is helpful for people with emotional issues, codependency, unresolved trauma, and anxiety from childhood beliefs.
Neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself—is key to recovery. The CEA Model uses mindfulness and emotional processing tools to reshape harmful belief systems and emotional reactions, creating healthier mental pathways.