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Abstract
The decision to seek professional help and the efficacy of such help are influenced by several factors, including individual and cultural definitions of trauma, access to services, and social support. This paper is focused on psychotherapy as one avenue of recovery for trauma survivors. A case of a biracial woman coping with a history of traumatic experience, working in the context of weekly individual psychotherapy is presented. The case is conceptualized from a culturally informed, ecological perspective that considers the relevance of individual, interpersonal, and cultural factors in determining the trajectory of trauma recovery. The psychotherapeutic relationship is seen as a significant force in helping the client to mobilize and make use of her resilient capacities.