Definition, Techniques, and Efficacy
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What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
What Is Trauma?
Trauma-informed therapy emphasizes not asking, What is wrong with you?
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but instead asking, What happened to you?
They will also consider the effects of intergenerational trauma on clients.
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Trauma-informed therapy can also address issues of guilt andshamethat trauma survivors often carry.
Here are some things to consider before you begin trauma therapy.
It is OK to ask questions and find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe.
This may include questions about your trauma history.
If you feel uncomfortable sharing certain details, it is OK to tell the therapist.
A trauma-informed therapist will address your concerns and make adjustments based on your needs.
Some therapists might ask clients not to dig into the details of their trauma in a first session.
A trauma-informed therapist will communicate their approach to you and guide the session to fit with this approach.
Your therapist might have sound reasons that they should explain to you if this comes up.
Be gentle and patient with yourself as you go on this healing journey.
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