We’re pleased to share our latest publication:
Family‑Inclusive and Relational Approaches to Trauma Recovery: Literature Review and Narrative Synthesis.
Published by Trauma, Violence & Abuse
This review synthesises international evidence on how relational and family‑inclusive approaches support trauma recovery.
Key Findings
- Family‑inclusive approaches enhance recovery outcomes, supporting safety, connection, and relational repair following trauma.
- Healing is fundamentally relational, with trust, attunement, and co‑regulation identified as core mechanisms of change.
- System gaps persist, with limited integration of family‑inclusive models into mainstream trauma services and practice guidance.
Why this matters
Trauma disrupts relationships—and recovery happens within them. Strengthening relational, family‑inclusive approaches is critical to building more effective, responsive, and humane trauma systems.
Access the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380261429511
Research Team
- Dr Zoe Cloud
- An Vuong
- Nick Barrington
- Nella Charles
- Professor Jenn McIntosh
- Assoc. Professor Sandra Kuntsche
