ITATM®
The Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)®
What is ITATM®?
Our approach is rooted in the belief that healing from trauma should be safe, empowering, and effective. We understand that trauma is not just a memory or an event-it’s a profound experience that can impact your body, mind, emotions, and relationships. That’s why we use a trauma-specialized, evidence-based approach that addresses the whole person, not just the symptoms.
How ITATM® Works
ITATM® is grounded in the latest neuroscience and attachment research. It recognizes that trauma is stored in the body and nervous system, not just the mind. The model uses a three-phase approach:
01. Safety & Stabilization
- Establish a foundation of safety and trust.
- Use sensory and somatic techniques (like grounding, breathwork, and weighted objects) to calm the nervous system.
02. Trauma Processing
- Integrate bilateral stimulation, art, movement, and visualization to gently process traumatic memories.
- Healing happens through the body and creative expression, not by retelling the trauma.
03. Integration & Resilience
- Strengthen coping skills, self-compassion, and daily functioning.
- Support post-traumatic growth and renewed connection with self and others.
Key Features of ITATM®
Multimodal
Neurosequential
No Retraumatization
Clinical Outcomes
Healing Trauma and Emotional Dysregulation
Who Can Benefit?
ITATM® is effective for adults, youth, and children experiencing:
01. Complex trauma or PTSD
02. Developmental trauma or attachment wounds
03. High-risk behaviours, emotional dysregulation, or chronic tension
What to Expect in a Session
Our Commitment
At Trauma Therapy Canada, we are committed to making trauma-specialized care accessible, compassionate, and effective. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your family, or your organization, our team is here to help you heal-at your own pace, and in your own way.