Therapists help hurting people recognize natural reactions to trauma and determine which reactions might benefit from professional intervention. Trauma survivors can use the relationships with their therapists to gauge the progress of their journey toward feeling better. Family members and friends also can learn how to support and appropriately encourage those who are suffering.

Therapy is a two-way process that works best when the client and the therapist are able to communicate honestly and openly, building a relationship of emotional safety and trust. Building this relationship takes varying lengths of time.

Some trauma survivors are relieved when they can meet with other survivors who have lived through what some have called “a similar hell.” Group therapy, support groups, or educational groups can be invaluable and are offered along with or after individual therapy.

Trauma always involves the family, not just one individual. Family therapy will help everyone to better understand what has happened and how to help in a constructive way.

Trauma Support Services of North Texas offers you one or a combination of these opportunities, in a safe, secure, and supportive environment.