What Trauma-Informed Care Means to Us Everyone walks around carrying stories. Some of those stories are heavier than others, and sometimes, what happened in the past still feels close, even if years have gone by. At Changes for Hope, we believe trauma-informed care is about truly seeing and hearing people, no matter where they are…

What Is Trauma-Informed Grief Counseling? There’s no map for losing someone in a way that shakes you up inside. Some days you just want to be left alone. Other days, you wish someone would sit with you and not say a word. That’s the kind of help trauma-informed grief counseling aims for. It’s not about…

Real Talk from One Parent to Another Yes, trauma-informed care can help your child. I know this not just from what I’ve read, but from my own life and other parents I’ve talked to. Sometimes, what kids need most isn’t another set of rules—it’s someone who “gets it” and sees behind the behavior. Let me…

A Fresh Perspective: Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters Trauma-informed care is changing the way people in Alberta heal and connect. It’s not just for hospitals or therapists—it’s a mindset anyone can use to make a real difference. Why does it matter? Because feeling understood and safe is the foundation for recovery, and trauma informed care does…