Safety Net understands the lasting impacts of trauma and works to provide a safe space for our service users.
Safety Net uses a trauma-informed approach to ensure our services are sensitive to the complex impact that trauma can have on the brain and body. Our staff are trained to recognise how life-changing trauma can be, often leaving service users feeling unable to move forward.
Our trauma-informed therapy aims to improve well-being and quality of life, offered at a pace that suits each individual. When we first meet a new service user, we spend time with them to understand how trauma has impacted their life. We work to understand the impact of abuse and trauma so we can provide the necessary support to help them heal and move on.
We have multiple accreditations for our high-quality service, including being one of the first organisations nationally to achieve The Survivors Trust National Service Standards Certificate and the first in Cumbria to receive One Small Thing’s Silver Award.
Trauma can have a lasting impact on a person’s mind, body and relationships. This can make it difficult to feel safe and trust local services and organisations. There’s also a risk of re-traumatisation as re-experiencing thoughts, feelings or sensations experienced during a traumatic event can be potentially traumatic in itself.
Trauma-informed support recognises these challenges and creates culturally sensitive services that are supportive, accessible and designed to prevent re-traumatisation.
Building such a service involves preparing staff to work in partnership with service users and empowering them to make choices about their well-being. Our trauma-informed practitioners consider “What does this person need?” instead of “What’s wrong with them?” This shift helps us deliver compassionate, inclusive and truly supportive care.
The trauma-informed care model helps your organisation:
There are six trauma-informed care principles, including:
