"When working with survivors of domestic or sexual assault who are challenging it is very important that we stand back and take a different point of view. Instead of talking about a person’s behaviors or symptoms that are getting in the way of her being able to move forward, it is more helpful to ask “how are the effects of trauma impacting her ability to make changes, engage in services and move forward and how can we help to alleviate effects?” In addition, it is helpful to ask ourselves what we are doing that may be re-victimizing or increasing the impact of trauma triggers. This is the goal of being a trauma-informed organization...."
http://opendoorsnh.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/taking-different-view-trauma-informed.html
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