What is Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is a framework that acknowledges the impact of trauma on an individual’s well-being. It recognizes that past experiences shape how we interact with the world, and it seeks to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, validated, and empowered in their healing journey.
Key Principles of Trauma Informed Care
Safety: Ensuring both physical and emotional safety in the therapeutic environment.
Trust & Transparency: Fostering open communication and predictability in the therapeutic relationship.
Collaboration & Choice: Encouraging clients to be active participants in their healing process.
Empowerment: Helping individuals build resilience and regain a sense of control over their lives.
Cultural Sensitivity: Recognizing the unique backgrounds and identities of each individual.
Why is this approach important?
For many, traditional approaches to therapy may unintentionally overlook the deep-rooted effects of trauma. Trauma-informed care ensures that therapy is not only about symptom management but also about addressing the underlying wounds in a way that fosters true healing.
How can Trauma Informed Therapy help you?
Reducing anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms
Improving relationships and communication skills
Rebuilding self-trust and self-compassion
Creating a sense of empowerment and resilience
Off The Page: Actioning The Insights
Engaging in Trauma Informed Practices in your daily life
1. Prioritize Emotional and Physical Safety
Create environments where you feel safe and supported.
Set healthy boundaries with people and situations that trigger distress.
2. Practice Self-Compassion
Recognize that healing is a journey, not a destination.
Replace self-judgment with kindness and understanding.
3. Build Mindful Awareness
Notice how your body reacts to stress and take steps to self-regulate.
Engage in grounding techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
4. Honor Your Autonomy and Choices
Recognize that you have the right to make decisions that serve your well-being.
Give yourself permission to say no without guilt.
5. Cultivate Supportive Relationships
Surround yourself with people who respect your healing process.
Seek out communities that foster trust, safety, and mutual respect.
6. Advocate for Trauma-Informed Spaces
Support workplaces, schools, and organizations that prioritize mental health.
Encourage open conversations about emotional well-being and trauma sensitivity.
7. Reframe Challenges Through a Lens of Resilience
Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?” ask, “What happened to me?”
Acknowledge your strength in overcoming past hardships.
Thank You
Thank you for joining me this week! I’m excited to keep sharing insights from my work, research, and personal journey with you.
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