Understanding trauma and trauma-specific interventions is crucial, but it’s only part of the picture. The environment where trauma is treated plays a huge role in the outcomes for trauma survivors, service recipients, and the dedicated staff.
If you're in behavioral health, you should be familiar with TIC, and R1 writes a great summary in their blog post, linked here. Important elements for employers are these often-overlooked points:
Recognizing how trauma affects everyone involved.
Responding effectively by integrating this knowledge into practice.
In a Trauma-Informed environment, everyone—from the front desk to management—is trained to adhere to these principles, fostering a compassionate, person-centered approach to care. Our goal is to prevent re-traumatization, avoid stigma, empower staff and individuals, and provide inclusive care.
Adopting this approach isn’t a one-time task. It requires ongoing awareness, sensitivity, and sometimes even a cultural shift within the organization. Regularly assessing and embedding these 6 Guiding Principles into daily practices helps create a supportive and healing environment for everyone.
R1's card decks are a highly valuable resource for learning and growing.
TBD Solutions can help your organization assess, analyze, and implement practices for health and recovery!
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