The Power of Social Connection – Trauma Support for the Riverbend Area

Developing and coordinating sustainable support groups for survivors of trauma. Support group participation is one way in which survivors of trauma have been shown to experience increased support and a decrease in feelings of isolation, stigma, and shame. Furthermore, support groups have been found to be a very promising service to survivors, helping to connect survivors with social support and a safe and confidential space to move forward in their healing process.

In my own search for healing, I sought out this type of support but to no avail. Creating a trauma informed community with supports available to survivors has amazing benefits. The goal here is to raise awareness on the benefit of trauma support within the Riverbend area. The benefit and power of social connection is the focus of this idea.