Trauma-Informed Therapy
                     Exploring 
Trauma-Informed 
Therapy
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Table of Contents 
1. What is Trauma?
2. What is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
3. Types of Trauma 
4. Benefits of trauma-Informed Therapy 
5. The Principles of Trauma-Informed Therapy
6. Top 9 Techniques are Used In Trauma-Informed 
Therapy
7. Conclusion 
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What is Trauma?
Trauma can mean many different things, and there is no one set types of trauma 
or one way that people respond to a traumatic event. Trauma is a common issue. 
The Truma literally means wounds, shock, or injury . Psychological trauma is a  
person's experience of emotional distress resulting from an event that 
overwhelms the capacity to emotionally digest it. People process experience 
differently, and not everyone has same reaction to any event. The patient's age, 
gender, socioeconomic status, diversity, drugs, & developmental  environment 
are considered. When trauma causes a person's body to react as though it is 
being attacked, it can result in a fight or freeze reaction. Chronic stress,  anixety, 
& other health problems can result from this reaction that stays in the nervous 
system.   
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What is Trauma-Informed 
Therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes and 
understands the pervasive nature and impact of trauma. It emphasizes the 
physical, psychological, and emotional safety of the client and helps 
survivors rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.
The goals of trauma-informed therapy are to address the symptoms and 
behaviours resulting from trauma and empower individuals with the skills 
and understanding necessary for long-term healing and resilience.
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Types of Trauma 
Trauma is a deeply personal and subjective experience, with its 
impact often determined by how the individual perceives and 
internalizes the events they have encountered. These  transformative 
encounters may include.
● One-time sudden trauma from a single incident 
● Chronic trauma from repeated & prolonged stressors
● Complicated trauma comes from showing to multiple traumatic events
● Vicarious trauma 
● A result of generational or historical inequities
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Benefits of trauma-Informed 
Therapy 
● Proactive  Approach to Safety
● Safe Physical and Emotional Environments 
● Opportunities for Choice, Power, and Control
● Reducing the Possibility of Re-traumatization 
● Improving Social Environment and Relationships 
● Supporting and Caring for Staff
● Increased Quality of services and Cost Reduction
● Resilience and Strengths-Based Focus
● Client and Family Satisfaction
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The Principles of Trauma-Informed 
Thera● pySafety first 
● Trustworthiness and transparency
● Empowerment and choice
● Cultural sensitivity 
● Avoiding retraumatization
● Understanding the impact of trauma
● Collaboration and coordination 
● Self-care for caregivers 
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Top 9 Techniques are Used In 
Trauma-Informed Therapy?
1. Internal family systems
2. Polyvagal theory
3. Attachment theory
4. EMDR therapy
5. Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT)
6. Somatic Experiencing
7. TF-CBT
8. AEDP
9. Integration of psychedelic medicines for complex trauma 
treatment 
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Conclusi
on 
Trauma-informed therapy marks a major changes in 
how mental health & are treat. As mental health 
professionals, it's our duty to stay informed, flexible, 
and empathetic, evolving our practices to offer holistic 
and effective healing paths. This journey challenges us 
and highlights the remarkable humans capacity for 
recovery and growth. If trauma is show and support is 
need explore trauma-informed therapy options.
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THANK
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