In many traditional therapy models, symptoms are treated first—perhaps with a focus on anxiety, depression, or behavior patterns. Trauma-informed therapy, by contrast, places the trauma’s influence front and center. Rather than pushing someone too quickly into deep memory work, the therapist remains vigilant to signs of re-traumatization. The pace is gentler, the lens broader, and the partnership more collaborative. In Calgary, where therapy might already be a cost or access challenge, a trauma-informed approach seeks to minimize harm, maximizing readiness and resilience before exploring deep wounds.
