Trauma Informed Healing

Reconciliation in Canada is an ongoing, multigenerational journey aimed at repairing relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. It involves addressing the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, including the intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools. Reconciliation is not just a government project; it requires the participation of all Canadians.

In Canada, nearly 8 in 10 victims of police reported intimate partner violence are women and girls. Indigenous women are especially at greater risk of being sexually assaulted by their intimate partners and are more likely to have experienced severe and potentially life-threatening forms of violence.

Securely attached individuals are comfortable with independence, easily build meaningful relationships, and communicate needs directly. A person that exhibits a secure attachment style feels secure, safe and rarely fears abandonment. People with secure attachments trust their partners, communicate openly and feel secure in their relationships.

The standard for ensuring a child's psychological health and safety relies on relational health, secure attachment, and trauma-informed care. Clinical and psychological organizations, such as the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Paediatric Society, identify the Authoritative Parenting Style as the gold standard for achieving these outcomes.