Treating people with complex trauma poses great challenges for therapists. Going beyond the established trauma therapeutic concepts, the two authors present their cross-school approach to development and process-oriented work. The special emphasis is on the networking-systemic work with personality components as well as the combination with EMDR. The therapeutic relationship is just as important as the consistent view of the client's strengths. In the encounter with the client, the therapist can find out what she needs, how much stress she can cope with and how much strengthening is necessary for the appropriate next step on her very own path. A wealth of instructions, case studies and exercises enrich the trauma therapy compass.