Trauma Recovery is the primary goal for people who have experienced trauma, their families, and their care providers. Trauma Recovery does not necessarily mean complete freedom from post-traumatic affects. Trauma Recovery is an individual experience and will be and look different for everyone. In General Trauma Recovery is the ability to live in the present without being overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past. The guiding principles of trauma recovery are the restoration of safety and empowerment. Trauma Recovery does not necessarily mean complete freedom from post-traumatic affects but generally it is the ability to live in the present without being overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past.