Individuals who have experienced sexual abuse can experience additional effects due the sexual nature of their experiences – additional shame, self-blame and self-hatred. They…
Read MoreCo-occurring disorders are so common with trauma survivors that they should be considered expected rather than an exception. They are associated with a variety of negative…
Read MoreRecovery is the primary goal for those who have experienced trauma, their families, and their care providers. Recovery does not necessarily mean complete freedom from…
Read MoreToo often, programs focus so intently on the problems that they miss the strengths and resilience people bring to the human service setting. Just as we spend time and energy…
Read MoreWorking with people who have experienced trauma is difficult work, and can be emotionally draining. It can also trigger our own trauma histories. The stories and situations…
Read MoreTo effectively support recovery, service providers are required to develop their own capacity for self-compassion. Our ability to be compassionate depends on our ability to be…
Read MoreFocusing on strengths instead of weaknesses is a basic tenant of working with everyone, but especially with people who have experienced trauma and who may see themselves as…
Read MoreHaving knowledge about the experience of past trauma is important. Equally important is knowing how, when, where and why to ask about it, to acknowledge it in a way that feels…
Read MoreWorking with people who have experienced trauma is hard work. As with anything, there are the good aspects – strength and resilience building, personal growth, and being a…
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