The six core principles of trauma informed practice are what guides our counsellors. They form the positive experiences in the here and now and are key to trauma recovery.
Safety
Ensuring physical, psychological and emotional safety
Choice
Creating environments where individuals have choice and control
Trustworthiness
Creating respectful environments where personal boundaries are maintained
Collaboration
Making decisions with the individual and sharing power
Cultural
Offering cultural aware and gender responsive services
Empowerment
Prioritising empowerment and skill building (Harris and Fallot 2009)
