The source or cause of Trauma can be identified as any single or multiple events from a vast variety of distressing events, whether it be acts of violence, loss of life or relation, severe illness or injury, accidents or having fallen victim to a violent or malicious offence. Although the cause greatly determines the counselling discipline applicable to assist and equip the individual in need of recovery with the guidance and mechanisms to process the results of trauma, which may included selected or a combination of the following approaches:

• Supportive guidance toward validation and identification of the emotions and difficulties resultant of trauma;
• Encouragement to address, come to terms with, and develop recovery approaches and motivations;
• The development of tools to integrate the event in your frame of reference in a healthy and mentally sustainable manner;