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Trauma services


For Service call: 416-595-9618

At Family Service Toronto we offer confidential trauma counseling and psychotherapy to adult men and women. The trauma may have been a result of the following;

  • Childhood or adult abuse; emotional, physical or sexual
  • Neglect, failure to receive the necessities of life or services
  • Violence; relationship violence or  social/political violence
  • An accident or other traumatic event
  • Witnessing a  traumatic event

By talking about your experience in a safe and accepting environment we can help you with the following:

  • overcoming symptoms of trauma which may include anxiety or depression
  • working through feelings of shame, betrayal and anger
  • developing your self-worth and self-esteem
  • learning how to manage intense emotions
  • finding more satisfaction and enjoyment in life
  • developing your skills at being an attentive and confident parent
  • exploring and coping with sexual difficulties
  • managing your interactions with the person(s) who caused the trauma
  • providing you with suggested readings and resource material

Our staff is familiar with counseling and therapy approaches that are conducive to healing from trauma, and may include body/mind relaxation strategies. 

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