What does it mean for a hospital to offer “trauma-informed care”? How about a hairdresser? Or even a paint colour consultant? Suddenly, this term is everywhere, but it’s rarely explained. Behind the ...
Researchers have created a comprehensive free toolkit on providing trauma-informed care in nursing homes, a first for the sector. Leaders from the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health ...
Trauma-informed care isn’t just for clinicians,” says Sophie German, BSW, CFSW, director of the older adult and community ...
We often think of trauma as something tied to war, natural disasters, or violent events. But for many people, trauma shows up in a quieter place: the exam room. Whether you’re undergoing surgery, ...
Individuals can learn how to apply trauma-informed principles to benefit employees across their organization, thanks to a new micro-credential program from the University at Buffalo School of Social ...
Let me share something personal. A year ago, I had a routine medical screening done. Needless to say, I physically felt a little, shall we say, mishandled by the technician who conducted the screening ...