{"id":1114,"date":"2025-01-13T16:37:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T15:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traumacenterbelgium.be\/?page_id=1114"},"modified":"2026-04-05T12:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T10:26:39","slug":"missie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/traumacenterbelgium.be\/en\/missie\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission and vision"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trauma Center Belgium strives to play a leading role in promoting understanding, education and awareness around trauma. Our goal is to support both professionals, individuals and the community in recognizing, understanding and treating trauma and trauma sequelae. Through education, awareness and hands-on guidance, we strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations and the community to act and heal trauma-sensitively. While we do not provide crisis shelter, we provide ongoing therapy and support. Trauma Center Belgium acts as a bridge between science, practice with the goal of empowering people and organizations with knowledge and skills to act trauma-sensitively, with a focus on recovery and well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We strive for a society in which trauma is better understood and treated, and in which people are resilient and informed in dealing with its impact. Trauma Center Belgium aims to be a beacon for awareness, education and trauma therapy, contributing both nationally and internationally to a trauma-sensitive society. We believe in an integrated approach that supports children, adolescents, adults, elders, families, and professionals on the road to recovery and resilience. We are committed to an inclusive approach in which everyone - regardless of background or role - has access to the knowledge and tools needed to address and transform trauma.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport people, organizations and the community and to understand and cope with trauma.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFocus on all levels of society, from parents to professionals and organizations.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNetworking and working across borders for global impact.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUse of the latest scientific insights and techniques in trauma treatment and education.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Together we are working toward a healthier, more informed society in which the impact of trauma is effectively addressed and transformed.<\/p>

Our team of experienced specialists is ready to provide safe and effective support with their expertise and knowledge, and we cater to individuals (children, adolescents, adults, elderly), families and couples as well as professionals (supervision, education and team supervision in trauma-informed care).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIncreasing awareness and understanding around trauma, focusing on a broad audience such as businesses, schools, and the general public.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProviding educational programs, supervision and guidance for professionals to promote trauma-informed care.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProviding specialized ongoing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples, focused on recovery and growth.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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