1. SUMAN HOTHI
Lead Trauma Clinician
Phone: (604) 879-3224
suman@bcborstal.ca
NATHAN ROCK
Executive Director
Phone: (604) 879-3224
executive@bcborstal.ca
TRAUMA DEFINED
BC Borstal Association is a non-
profit organization that has been
investing in community safety since
1948. At BC Borstal we understand
that the experience of trauma has a
significant impact on a person. The
opportunity for intervention and
healing are imperative to
supporting both individual and
community wellness.
WHO ARE WE ARE
We don’t heal in isolation, but in community
- S. Kelley Harrell
Trauma can occur when we have been
exposed to something that causes such
extreme stress our brain cannot
effectively process the experience. This
can be one experience, or repeated
experiences. So often, trauma begins
when we are only children.
In many cases the scars left from our
traumatic experiences are invisible.
Nevertheless, the impacts of our
trauma continue to invade our daily
lives and affect our whole self – mind,
body, and spirit.
TRAUMA FACTS
 Symptoms of trauma often go
unrecognized and misdiagnosed
 Symptoms may appear soon after
the traumatic experience, or may
be delayed by months or years
 Symptoms can include;
flashbacks, intrusive thoughts,
nightmares, reoccurring dreams,
sleeplessness, irritability, anger,
avoidance, change in appetite,
headaches, crying spells and
exaggerated startled responses
WHO CAN BE AFFECTED
Anyone can be affected by trauma.
Examples of trauma can include;
abuse, neglect, violence, natural
disasters, death, work/car accidents
etc. Trauma is an individual
experience.
CONTACT US!
BC TRAUMA CARE
www.bctraumacare.ca
Darkness cannot drive out
darkness; only light can do that”
- Martin Luther King
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2. EMPOWERMENT HOPE RESPECT COMPASSION INTEGRITY TRUST EMPATHY EMPOWERMENT TRUST RESPECT HOPE RESPECT COMPASSION INTEGRITY TRUST EMPATHY
“A journey of a thousand miles begins
with one step…” - Lao Tzu
Referrals:
Self and Government
referrals accepted
Who we serve:
You. There is no defined
client group. We are here to
help build healthy
individuals.
The intake process does
NOT require trauma
survivors to disclose
information about their
traumatic experience.
www.bctraumacare.ca
 The ability to learn from these experiences
 Help to regain power from the traumatic event
 Provide the space for empowerment, voice and personal change
 Learning the power of our body and mind in order to minimize and recognize
trigger points
 Learning to ‘manage’ and ‘control’ these triggers and symptoms
A safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space to engage in a process of personal healing and
growth. The experience of genuine, honest, respectful human connection to rebuild trust in
others. You will receive an individualized treatment plan that respects your personal
boundaries and meets your needs. Our approach will recognize and value all parts of you –
emotional, spiritual, physical, and psychological, and employ creative one-to-one
counselling, group support and progressive techniques that integrate regions of the brain
that are imperative to recovery.
Treatment
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