Discover the T4TCS Peer/Support & Group Approach

Name: Discover the T4TCS Peer/Support & Group Approach
Start: 2025-01-12T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-12T10:00:00-05:00
Location: I-Float In The County

Schedule

Sun Jan 12 2025 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

I-Float In The County | Belleville, ON

Shifting the Focus to Growth and Resilience
While traditional group therapy often focuses on addressing the symptoms and challenges of trauma (Pathogenic), post-traumatic growth (PTG) peer sessions focus on a Salutogenic approach, while using the above noted frameworks, which is an extremely valuable complementary approach. By emphasizing personal growth, resilience, and finding meaning in difficult experiences, these sessions can empower individuals to thrive in the aftermath of trauma.
Key Elements of Post-Traumatic Growth Peer Sessions
Shared Experiences and Mutual Support
Empathy and Understanding: Members can connect through shared experiences, offering empathy and support to one another.
Validation and Acceptance: Validating each other's feelings and experiences can help members feel less alone and isolated.
Exploration of Positive Change
Identifying Growth: Encourage members to reflect on the positive changes they have experienced since their trauma.
Sharing Insights: Facilitate discussions about newfound strengths, skills, or perspectives that have emerged.
Meaning-Making and Purpose
Finding Purpose: Help members explore how their trauma has given their life new meaning or purpose.
Discovering Resilience: Discuss strategies for building resilience and coping with future challenges.
Skill Development and Empowerment
Coping Mechanisms: Teach and practice effective coping mechanisms, such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, or journaling.
Goal Setting: Encourage members to set personal goals and develop action plans to achieve them.
Community Building and Connection
Social Support: Foster a sense of community and belonging among members.
Networking Opportunities: Connect members with relevant resources and support networks.