Trauma Informed Counseling Case Study

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Victims are often affected mentally, financially and physically after a crime. Whether its long-term or short-term affects, counseling is there to help the victims of crimes. Christine primarily focuses on Trauma Informed Counseling, also carried out by licensed professionals that are sometimes provided for free, reduced in cost or funded by the Victim Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB). Christine went on to explain that Trauma Informed Counseling addresses the effect of trauma to children or adults. It is important to counsel and assist the victim’s when trauma has affected them because it could lead to a higher risk of substance abuse, dependence, or mental health problems such as depression or anxiety.