Trauma-Informed Approaches in Relational Therapy
Interventions and Applications
Sofia Georgiadou, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, NCC
Maxine Notice, PhD, LMFT, LCMHC, NCC
Learn how trauma shapes relationships—and how to heal them—with practical, culturally responsive tools for therapy.
Translate systemic theories into trauma-informed practice with real-world case applications. This textbook provides students and clinicians with practical, ready-to-use interventions for work with individuals, couples, and families, while building confidence in trauma assessment, treatment planning, and relational repair and strengthening systemic, inclusive practice skills. Unlock your free eBook with your print purchase—accessible anytime on Springer Publishing Connect!
Key Features:
- Integrates research and diverse trauma-informed models for relational therapy across populations
- Builds skills in assessment, treatment planning, and delivering effective, culturally responsive trauma-informed care
- Includes Instructor’s Manual with case examples, discussion questions, and experiential exercises to support applied learning and skill development
- Authored by experienced clinicians and educators actively engaged in MFT leadership, supervision, and systemic trauma practice
Contributors
Preface
Resources
PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF TRAUMA-INFORMED RELATIONAL THERAPY
Chapter 1. Introduction to Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy
Chapter 2. Developmental Considerations in Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy
Chapter 3. Cultural Responsiveness and Sensitivity in Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy
PART II. TRAUMA-INFORMED MODELS OF SYSTEMIC RELATIONAL THERAPY
Chapter 4. Trauma As Injustice: The Lens of Contextual Therapy
Chapter 5. Trauma-Informed Experiential Couples Therapy
Chapter 6. Re-imagining Narrative Therapy After Trauma
Chapter 7. Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Life Partners after Traumatic Experiences
Chapter 8. Somatic-Based Relational Therapy in Trauma Work
Chapter 9. Integrating Expressive Arts in Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy
Chapter 10. Applying Neuroscience in Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy
PART III. TRAUMA-INFORMED INTERVENTIONS FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS AND TRAUMA TYPES
Chapter 11. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Chapter 12. Trauma Informed Relational Therapy for Families Experiencing High-Conflict Divorce or Custody
Chapter 13. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy with BIPOC Couples and Families
Chapter 14. Trauma-Informed Approaches for Military Families
Chapter 15. Trauma-Informed Approaches with LGBTQ+ Couples and Families
Chapter 16. Introduction to Trauma-Informed Therapy with Neurodiverse Families
Chapter 17. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy with Refugee and Immigrant Families
Chapter 18. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors
Chapter 19. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy for Substance Misuse and Chemical Dependency
Chapter 20. Medical Family Therapy and Medical Trauma
PART IV. ADVANCED TOPICS IN TRAUMA-INFORMED RELATIONAL THERAPY
Chapter 21. Spirituality and Trauma-Informed Relational Treatment
Chapter 22. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy in a Group Setting
Chapter 23. Trauma-Informed Relational Therapy in the Digital Age
Chapter 24. Trauma-Informed Supervision in Relational Therapy
Chapter 25. Trauma-Informed Consultation and Collaboration
Index
Suggested Courses:
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Trauma and Family Therapy
- Advanced Couple and Family Therapy Interventions
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- Release Date: December 28, 2026
- Paperback / softback
- 376 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 23
- ISBN: 9780826187475
- eBook ISBN: 9780826163066
