Help and support for trauma

What help is available for trauma symptoms? What can you do if you or a loved one is on a waiting list? And where can you find peer support or a helpline? On this page, we help you get started with explanations of various forms of treatment and practical overviews for people with trauma and their loved ones.

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Taking care of yourself as a caregiver

As a loved one, you often want to be there for the other person, but how do you also keep taking care of yourself?

Supporting someone with trauma

As a loved one, you can do a lot for someone with trauma by offering support. Read a number of practical tips here.

Being there for your partner during trauma and pregnancy

In this article, you will read how to support your partner during pregnancy and afterward, and how to continue taking good care of yourself.

Stories about resilience and healing

Broaden your perspective and be inspired by the personal stories of people with trauma and their loved ones.

Nanette de Jong on mentoring youth with trauma symptoms

Danny Dijkhuizen on early loss, trauma and resilience

Annemarije Sjoerdsma on attachment trauma and recovery

Nathan and Evelien on healing from sexual abuse and relationships

José Al on early childhood trauma

Information about trauma therapy and treatment

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy helps in processing traumatic experiences and reducing symptoms. There are many different forms of trauma therapy.

PTSD treatment

PTSD treatment focuses on reducing PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, tension, and avoidance.

Complex PTSD treatment

Treatment of complex PTSD (CPTSD) is often an intensive process. Various forms of trauma therapy can be valuable.

Frequently asked questions by people with trauma

Frequently asked questions by loved ones

How can I best support someone with trauma?

Explanation of forms of trauma therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of therapy that helps people deal differently with difficult thoughts and memories.

Creative arts therapy

Creative arts therapy encompasses art therapy, dance and movement therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, psychomotor (child) therapy, and play.

Voice Dialogue

Voice Dialogue assumes that every personality consists of a very broad range of ‘selves’ or subpersonalities.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used for symptoms that have arisen after experiencing traumatic event(s).

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga is a holistic approach to yoga that takes into account the impact of trauma on the nervous system and the body.

Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness

Trauma-sensitive mindfulness is a form of mindfulness specifically tailored for people with trauma.

Trauma-Focused Mentalization-Based Treatment

This (group) therapy helps increase your confidence in relationships by better understanding yourself, emotions, and others.

Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)

TRE is a body-oriented method consisting of simple exercises to release deep muscle tension and stress.

Writing therapy

Writing therapy is a treatment method in which you write down your story together with a therapist and learn to look at it from new perspectives.

Schema therapy

Schema therapy focuses on changing patterns (schemas) in your thinking, feelings, and behavior and can be used for trauma.

Rebalancing

Rebalancing focuses on restoring the balance between body, mind, and emotions.

NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)

NARM is a body-oriented approach that focuses on complex or developmental trauma.

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