We offer integrated, trauma-informed services for individuals, families, and organizations: trauma-informed mental health therapy, trauma-informed massage therapy, trauma-informed yoga, and trauma-informed care training. Each service is delivered with safety, choice, trust, collaboration, empowerment, peer support and historical, cultural, and gender responsiveness at its core.

What Trauma Informed Restoration Group offers

Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapy

Trauma‑informed therapy is individualized clinical treatment that addresses the effects of traumatic experiences on thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily functioning. We use evidence‑based approaches (integrating modalities such as trauma‑focused CBT, EMDR, somatic interventions, and skills training) and tailor care to each person’s history, strengths, and goals.

• Anyone experiencing persistent distress after traumatic events, loss of functioning, or patterns that affect work or relationships.

• People with recurring nightmares, avoidance, emotional numbing, heightened startle response, dissociation, or self‑harm urges.

• Those wanting to address how trauma affects parenting, intimate relationships, or workplace functioning.

• Early access (before problems intensify) generally yields faster, more durable recovery, but it’s never “too late” to start.

Who benefits from mental health therapy and when to seek therapy

What to Expect

• An initial intake to discuss history, goals, and preferences.

• Collaborative treatment planning with consented goals and measurable steps.

• Safe pacing, options for partial or no disclosure, and ongoing check‑ins about comfort and progress.

• Combination of talk therapy, skills for emotion and regulation, and body‑based somatic techniques when appropriate.

Trauma‑informed therapy offers a structured, compassionate path to healing by addressing how traumatic experiences affect the body, mind, and relationships. It reduces core trauma symptoms like intrusive memories, hypervigilance, nightmares and coexisting conditions like anxiety and depression, while teaching practical regulation skills (grounding, breathing, distress tolerance) that prevent crises and lower daily reactivity. Therapy restores a felt sense of safety and control through predictable, consent‑based pacing, allowing memories and emotions to be processed without re-traumatization. By integrating memory processing (e.g., trauma‑focused CBT, EMDR) with somatic work, clients experience clearer thinking, improved sleep, and fewer intrusive thoughts. As symptoms ease, relationships and social functioning typically improve: individuals learn boundary setting, repair strategies, and healthier communication. Therapy strengthens body awareness and nervous‑system regulation to reduce chronic tension and dissociation, and it equips individuals with relapse‑prevention tools such as personalized safety plans, coping routines, and early‑warning strategies. It also addresses co‑occurring issues (substance use, chronic pain, sleep disturbance) and provides ethical, clinical guidance, crisis planning, and referrals when needed. Ultimately, trauma‑informed therapy helps rebuild identity and meaning that reduces shame and self‑blame while supporting long‑term physical and mental health by replacing survival‑driven patterns with agency, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing for healing.

What are the benefits

Therapy helps by giving you a safe, confidential space to make sense of painful experiences, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and rebuild control over your life. Together with your clinician you’ll learn practical tools for managing anxiety, sleep, and flashbacks, process memories at a pace you choose, and practice new ways of relating to yourself and others. Over time therapy can lessen distress, improve daily functioning and relationships, and help you reclaim a clearer sense of safety, purpose, and agency.

Trauma‑informed massage is a somatic, client‑centered bodywork approach that emphasizes informed consent, choice, and nervous‑system regulation. Techniques are adapted to be gentle, predictable, and non‑retraumatizing; practitioners prioritize client control over touch, pressure, and session flow.

Trauma Informed Massage Therapy

• People whose bodies hold tension, hyperarousal, or dissociation after trauma.

• Those seeking somatic support to complement psychotherapy.

• Individuals who benefit from nonverbal, body‑based regulation work.

• Individuals who seek support after surgery or injury

• Prenatal support during pregnancy

Who Benefits from Massage Therapy

• Pain relief and muscle recovery: Eases tightness, improves circulation, and speeds recovery after exercise or repetitive strain.

• Stress reduction and relaxation: Lowers cortisol, increases relaxation, and improves sleep quality.

• Improved mobility and posture: Releases restricted tissue, improves range of motion, and can reduce strain from poor posture.

• Headache and TMJ relief: Reduces tension patterns that contribute to tension headaches and jaw pain.

• Enhanced mood and wellbeing: Releases endorphins and supports a sense of calm and improved mood.

• Preventive self‑care: Regular sessions help maintain physical comfort and reduce buildup of stress‑related tension.

• Recovery aid: Helps with recovery from injury or surgery when integrated with medical guidance and appropriate scope of practice.

General Benefits of Massage

• Safety & control: Sessions center explicit consent, pacing, and choice. Individuals regain control over bodily boundaries, which is often disrupted by trauma.

• Nervous‑system regulation: Gentle, predictable touch and pacing reduce hyperarousal, lower heart rate, and support parasympathetic activation (calm state).

• Reduced somatic symptoms: Alleviates chronic muscle tension, headaches, jaw clenching, and pain patterns that commonly follow trauma.

• Nonverbal processing: Offers a body‑based pathway to notice and integrate sensations when talking about trauma is too difficult or retraumatizing.

• Fewer triggers & reactivity: Practitioners use trauma‑aware language and methods to minimize surprise or invasive touch, decreasing the chance of activating a stress response.

• Complement to therapy: Enhances psychotherapy by making somatic states easier to regulate, which can speed progress in talk‑based work.

• Agency restoration: Clients set boundaries (what, where, how long), practice saying no/yes, and rehearse self‑advocacy in a supportive context.

Benefits for trauma-informed massage

What to Expect

• A thorough intake about medical history, activation points, boundaries, and touch preferences.

• Options for clothed or partially clothed sessions, use of bolsters/props, pacing that invites consent, and frequent check‑ins.

• Clear opt‑out and pause procedures; practitioner explains techniques before use.

Our trauma‑informed massage sessions prioritize your safety and choice while providing all the restorative benefits of skilled bodywork: relief from pain and tension, deeper relaxation, and improved bodily awareness whether you’re healing from trauma or simply seeking expert therapeutic massage

Trauma-Informed Yoga

Trauma‑informed yoga prioritizes safety, choice, and body awareness. Instructors use invitational language (no commands), offer multiple movement and resting options, and center nervous‑system regulation practices using breath work, gentle movement, grounding, and mindfulness.

• Stress reduction & relaxation: Breathwork and gentle movement lower cortisol, improve sleep, and increase calm.

• Improved mobility & posture: Accessible modifications support flexibility, balance, and functional movement for daily life.

• Enhanced body awareness: Better body awareness and breath coordination to improve movement efficiency and reduce injury risk.

• Mental clarity & focus: Mindful practice reduces rumination and improves attention and mood.

• Inclusive, low‑pressure exercise: Classes focus on wellbeing and accessibility rather than performance, suitable for beginners and those returning to movement.

General Yoga Benefits

• Safety and choice: Practices are framed as invitations (not commands). Individuals learn to notice and choose what feels safe, rebuilding agency over their bodies.

• Nervous‑system regulation: Slow breathwork, grounding exercises, and gentle movement support parasympathetic activation and reduce hyperarousal, panic, and chronic stress.

• Increased reflection: Individuals relearn how to sense internal cues (heart rate, breath, muscle tension) which aids early self‑regulation before escalation.

• Reduced dissociation: Mindful anchoring practices (senses, breath, small movements) help sustain presence in the body without overwhelming.

• Gradual embodiment: Small, repeatable actions restore tolerance for sensation and movement, supporting integration of somatic and emotional experiences.

• Trauma‑sensitive language and boundaries: No hands‑on adjustments unless explicitly consented; instructors check in and provide opt‑out strategies.

• Complements therapy: Enhances skills learned in psychotherapy by strengthening regulation tools in the body.

Benefits for Individuals Who Have Lived Experience

• Clear description of class/session structure, emphasis on personal choice, accessible modifications, and options for private or small‑group sessions.

• Nonjudgmental movement practice that helps individuals feel more grounded over time.

• Focus on breath, posture options, slow movement, and self‑regulation tools; minimal hands‑on adjustments unless explicitly consented.

• Trauma‑informed instructors who provide language to normalize physiological responses and offer alternatives.

What to Expect in a Yoga Session

Our trauma‑informed yoga offers gentle, choice‑based movement and breath practices designed to support nervous‑system regulation, bodily safety, and resilience. Whether you’re healing from trauma or simply want a low‑pressure way to reduce stress and improve mobility, our instructors provide accessible options, clear boundaries, and practices you can use off the mat.

Trauma‑informed care training helps organizations integrate trauma‑aware principles into policies, practices, physical environments, and staff interactions. Trainings can include foundational workshops, leadership strategy sessions, environmental assessments, implementation roadmaps, and follow‑up coaching.

Trauma-Informed Care Training

• Health care providers, schools, non‑profits, workplaces, and any organization seeking to reduce retraumatization and improve outcomes for clients and staff.

• Leadership teams implementing culture change, HR teams addressing staff burnout, or service designers revising intake and service flows.

Who Benefits from Trauma-Informed Care Training

• Tailored inquiry based curriculum focused on organizational needs: foundational knowledge, practical skills, role‑based training, and systems implementation planning.

• Tools such as readiness assessments, policy templates, staff coaching, and metrics to evaluate impact.

• Emphasis on staff wellbeing, vicarious trauma prevention, and measurable next steps.

What to Expect in a Training Session

Benefits of Trauma-Informed Care Training

• Creates safer, more effective services; reduces staff turnover and secondary trauma; improves client engagement, retention, and outcomes.

• Moves organizations from awareness to actionable systems change with measurable improvements in culture and practice.

Trauma‑informed care training transforms how organizations relate to the people they serve and the staff who deliver that work. By teaching staff to recognize common trauma response like hypervigilance, dissociation, or emotional reactivity. Training helps teams adapt interactions to avoid activation points and creates safer, more trusting environments. That safety directly improves outcomes: clients and customers are more likely to engage, adhere to services, and report higher satisfaction when they feel understood and not re‑traumatized.

At the same time, trauma‑informed training protects the workforce. When organizations teach boundary setting, self‑care, supervision, and peer support, they reduce secondary traumatic stress and burnout. That lowers turnover, preserves institutional knowledge, and reduces the costs and disruption of constant hiring and retraining. Practical training also strengthens safety and risk management: clear consent practices, de‑escalation protocols, and predictable routines reduce incidents, complaints, and legal exposure while enabling staff to defuse escalating situations earlier.

Training also changes everyday interactions: staff learn invitational language, consistent intake procedures, and ways to give people meaningful choice. Those simple shifts build rapport, reduce misunderstandings, and make services more predictable. When training is paired with leadership strategy and policy change, it becomes systems change rather than a one‑off intervention.

The organizational benefits are measurable. Fewer incident reports, reduced sick leave and turnover, improved client retention, and higher satisfaction scores translate into real return on investment; even modest gains can offset training costs. Staff gain practical competence enhancing skills like trauma‑sensitive intake, brief interventions, and safe referral pathways to increase confidence and reduce reliance on crisis responses.

Finally, trauma‑informed organizations are better prepared for larger crises. When systems already prioritize psychological safety and coordinated supports, they can respond more effectively to community trauma like natural disasters, mass violence, or public‑health emergencies. This is because the policies, practices, and people are already aligned to support recovery. In short, trauma‑informed training improves outcomes, reduces harm, supports staff wellbeing, and builds resilient organizations that serve people more justly and effectively.

Why Trauma-Informed Care Training Matters in the Workplace