Trauma-Informed Practice · 5 min read

Trauma & Money: Why Our Finances Hold Our History

How past experiences shape present money behaviours, and what a trauma-informed approach to financial wellbeing looks like.

Money is rarely just about numbers. Early experiences of scarcity, instability or control often show up later as overspending, hoarding, avoidance or anxiety.

A trauma-informed lens

Trauma-informed financial work prioritises safety, choice and collaboration, helping people build new money habits without shame.

For professionals

Mental health and financial professionals can learn these skills in the Trauma & Money Mental Health Professionals training cohorts.

By Jane Monica-Jones