Domestic abuse advisers revisit trauma [DelawareOnline.com]

Samantha Sangenito 8/1/144:00 AM

Victims of domestic violence are afraid, sad and angry, but may not know how to communicate those emotions to counselors or therapists who want to help, Elsey said. Incorporating a holistic approach to treatment of the mind, body and soul is the best way to connect with a survivor.

"Really this discussion about trauma-informed services is a marriage of us understanding the connection between our body and mind and the impact trauma has," said Mariann Kenville-Moore, director of policy for the Delaware coalition against domestic violence. "But also reconnecting with some real basic principles that have always existed in the helping profession."

[For more of this story, written by Jen Rini, go to http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2014/07/30/delaware-domestic-abuse-advisers-reconsidering-trauma-holistic-approach/13384333/]

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