Family Counseling for Holocaust Survivor Support

Counseling for Holocaust Survivors

Counseling can play a crucial role in the treatment of holocaust survivors. BHAB trauma-informed therapists and counselors understand each person’s unique situation and how the past may affect their reactions today. This person-centered approach empowers survivors to make their own decisions about their medical care and how they want to live out the rest of their lives.

Our team of specially trained counselors understand that holocaust survivors likely will not trust them right away. After all, medical professionals and institutions have caused trauma for survivors in the past. That’s why the counselors at BHAB work on building relationships with your loved ones and earning their trust. Our counselors also know how to avoid common triggers for holocaust survivors.

Over time, our counselors can help survivors work through and learn about their feelings and traumatic experiences, so they can then help make the best changes for the survivor’s life. This empowerment is vital for all seniors. However, it is particularly essential for those who have lived through trauma.

How BHAB Can Assist

Each survivor of the holocaust has a unique and important story. That’s why BHAB provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of each individual survivor. The services we offer include:

• Coordinating services and case management: Seniors often need several types of medical, mental health, and social services. BHAB can help survivors and their loved ones coordinate these many services. Our trained professionals can connect families with helpful services they may have never known about.
• Consultation and professional training: With over 55 years of experience, BHAB has been providing compassionate, high quality, and confidential counseling for holocaust survivors. BHAB can help each survivor’s full care team understand the importance of trauma-informed care and learn best practices to prevent common triggers.
• Counseling: Counseling can empower survivors to make choices about their lives and learn effective coping mechanisms. Counseling can also help families and friends discover how to best support survivors and cope with their own feelings.
• Support groups and socialization with fellow survivors: Although loved ones deeply care about the experiences of survivors, only people who lived through the holocaust can fully comprehend the pain it caused. Support groups allow survivors to connect with others who understand their struggles and become part of a community.
• Companionship: Seniors of all backgrounds can suffer from loneliness and isolation. This can be particularly difficult for holocaust survivors. Companionship programs give seniors the connection and community that all people need.
• Respite care: Even the most dedicated and compassionate caregivers go through mentally and emotionally exhausting times. BHAB can connect families with specially trained, trusted caregivers so that loved ones can get a much-needed break.