Benefits
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach to therapy designed to cater to the individual’s safety, support, and self-regulation on a holistic level. The following are some Essentials/ Principles/ Pillars of the trauma-informed approach:
A psychologically, physically, and emotionally secure setting for therapy
An awareness that coping mechanisms perform significant survival functions & are biologically appropriate responses
Recognizing one’s innate healing abilities
Collaboration & empowerment to facilitate a culture of interdependency
Aiming to foster resilience and post-traumatic growth
