What Is Trauma Informed Care?

Trauma informed care, or Trauma-and violence-informed care, is a framework for relating to and helping people who have experienced negative consequences after exposure to dangerous experiences or paralyzing loss or abuse. 

Legend Counseling honors and provides trauma informed care to the young men clients where safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment are paramount. Cultural, historical, and gender issues are also of primary importance. Client-centered and evidence-based practices are promoted and young men are referred out should they need greater specialization of care.