Understanding Trauma Informed Care

Understanding Trauma Informed Care

Understanding the foundations of trauma informed support

Trauma-informed care is about creating services and interactions that recognise how previous experiences may affect a person’s sense of safety, trust and control, without assuming that everyone has experienced trauma.

This resource introduces the principles behind trauma-informed practice and explores how they can be applied thoughtfully in healthcare, therapy, support services and everyday professional interactions.

It includes:

• What trauma-informed care means
• Trauma-informed care versus trauma-specific treatment
• Safety, trust, choice and collaboration
• Understanding power and accessibility
• Avoiding assumptions about trauma
• Practical considerations for services and professionals
• Evidence notes and further resources

A practical introduction to providing support that is safer, more respectful and more person-centred.

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