Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that emphasizes understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. It acknowledges the widespread impact trauma can have on an individual's emotional, physical, and mental well-being and integrates this awareness into every aspect of the therapeutic process. This therapy creates a safe environment that reduces the risk of re-traumatization and empowers clients to regain a sense of control and healing.
Trauma-informed therapy recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process. This type of therapy helps individuals understand how past trauma affects their present emotions, behaviors, and relationships, while creating a healing space that avoids re-traumatization.
Key PRINCIPLES
Safety: Ensuring the physical and emotional safety of the client is paramount. The therapy space is designed to feel safe and nurturing.
Trustworthiness and Transparency: The therapist fosters trust through clear, open, and consistent communication. Clients are kept fully informed about the process.
Empowerment, Voice, and Choice: The client’s strengths are highlighted, and they are encouraged to take an active role in their healing process. The therapy empowers clients by providing them with choices and respecting their autonomy.
Collaboration: Therapy is a partnership, and clients are active participants in decision-making. The therapist works with the client to set goals and determine the pace of therapy.
Cultural Humility: The therapist is sensitive to and respectful of the client's cultural, racial, gender, and other identity factors. The therapeutic process honors the client’s lived experiences.
At Resilience, we offer personalized trauma-informed therapy with a compassionate, respectful, and empowering approach that is tailored to the unique experiences of each person, helping them navigate the complexities of trauma and work toward healing and growth at their own pace.
who is it for?
Trauma-informed therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, including:
Trauma-informed therapy is also commonly used for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or those struggling with symptoms of trauma, such as:
