Trauma-informed care has become an evidence-based practice. Realizing the prevalence of trauma in the lives of those suffering from substance use disorder, it is relevant to use a universal lens to support participants involved in the criminal justice system. Gone are the days where there was a...
Before we explore the 'how-to,' let's understand the 'what' of trauma-informed teaching. Trauma isn't just about big, dramatic events. It's like an iceberg – what you see on the surface is just a fraction of what's beneath. It could be anything from a family move to a change i...
“Trauma-Informed Care” is a term that is typically used in medical and mental health fields, but can also be applied to social work, education, and really any other setting. This approach acknowledges the widespread impact and symptoms of trauma, while actively integrating knowledge about trauma...
1. Neurodevelopment and neurobiology inform the application of expressive arts therapy to trauma-informed intervention. As previously stated, trauma is not just a psychological experience; it is also a mind–body experience. The role of neurodevelopment and neurobiology is central to using the ...
Seng, Julia S.Springer Publishing CompanyInternational Journal of ChildbirthChoi, K., & Seng, J.S. (2014). Trauma-informed care with childhood maltreatment survivors: What do maternity professionals want to learn? International Journal of Childbirth, 4, 191-201....
Trauma Model of Mental DisordersA theoretical framework suggesting that psychological symptoms and disorders result from traumatic experiences and unresolved emotional conflicts. It emphasizes the role of trauma in shaping individuals’ mental health and highlights the importance of trauma-informed care and ...
Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School (Brummer/Thorsborne, 2020) Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways To Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice (Maynard/Weinstein, 2019) The Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice (Davis, 2019) ...
If you are experiencing trauma, support is available. Please see our Get Help Now page for more resources. The DSM’s development process included more than 200 researchers and clinicians, and although it has some controversy surrounding it, this tool has been used by psychologists, psychotherapist...
intersex – face marginalization, discrimination, and downright fearmongering from those who prioritize conformity over empathy. Whether from disapproving teachers, abusive parents, or scornful religious leaders, many LGBTQ+ people carry forward significant emotional baggage, if not trauma, well into adultho...
he notes. “Obesity, infection,insulin resistance,inflammation,diabetes, physical trauma to the lymphatic system—all [can] interact to create the problem. This is like a ball of yarn that a cat has played with—it’s all twisted around and interconnected but it’s hard to know where to st...