What is trauma?
Trauma happens when a person is exposed to an extraordinary situation that causes physical and emotional after-effects. Someone doesn't have to be hurt to have experienced trauma. Witnessing any type of personal or environmental disaster or being threatened with an assault are also traumatic incidents. We offer cover after certain traumatic events as well as counselling support.
The revalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa has ignited our #DiscoverYourVoice campaign which encourages those who experience GBV to reach out for help and to access the immediate and confidential trauma support and scheme benefits. Our trauma support and scheme benefits is also available to people who experience crime-related violence.
This service gives you and your family extra support in a time of crisis. With Discovery Trauma Support, trained counsellors are available to give telephonic and virtual counselling in times of need.