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Trauma-Informed Counselling: Supporting Your Path to Healing and Empowerment
At Emergence Counselling and Wellness Inc., we understand that past experiences, especially adverse and traumatic ones, can have a lasting impact on our lives. These experiences can impact how we feel, think, and interact with the world. Trauma-informed practice is a way of approaching all counselling and therapy approach that prioritizes creating a safe, compassionate, client-centred, and empowering space for healing.
What is Trauma-Informed Counselling?
Trauma-informed counselling recognizes the complex, pervasive effects of trauma on the mind, body, and emotions. Trauma can arise from a wide range of experiences, such as abuse and maltreatment, loss, accidents and injuries, and even medical interventions. A trauma-informed approach is more than just understanding trauma; it’s about using that understanding to offer care that is sensitive, respectful, and responsive to each person’s unique experiences and needs.
A trauma-informed approach to counselling is grounded in the following principles:
Safety: Creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment is essential. This includes physical and emotional/psychological safety, where clients feel supported and judgment-free.
Trustworthiness & Transparency: Establishing trust through open communication and consistent, clear information. This allows clients to understand the therapeutic process and know they are in control of their journey.
Collaboration & Empowerment: Working together to empower clients, meaning that we respect their voice and choice in their healing process. Clients are encouraged to actively participate in their therapeutic journey.
Cultural, Historical, and Gender Sensitivity: Trauma affects each person differently based on their cultural background, intersecting identities, and lived experiences. A trauma-informed approach respects and incorporates each client’s unique perspective and background.
How Trauma-Informed Counselling Helps
Trauma-informed counselling addresses the underlying impact of trauma, helping clients to:
- Rebuild a sense of safety and trust
- Understand and process traumatic memories in a healthy way
- Regain control over their emotions and responses
- Develop resilience and healthy coping strategies
- Strengthen relationships with themselves and others
What to Expect in Trauma-Informed Counselling
In trauma-informed counselling, sessions are tailored to meet you where you are in your healing journey. Your therapist will help you explore your experiences at your own pace, respecting your boundaries and readiness. We prioritize informed consent and will ensure that you are comfortable with every aspect of your care. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, counselling seeks to understand the context of your experiences, helping you to rebuild a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This approach is not only about healing from the past but also about helping you feel resources for the present and future.
At Emergence Counselling & Wellness Inc., the clinicians who have specialized training and experience in trauma-informed counselling are:
