The Art of Trauma-Informed Care

Through words, actions, and choices, you’re constantly communicating. Honest communication is a skill and a choice, and requires courage to share difficult truths, admit mistakes, and create space for hard conversations. When organizations embrace honest communication, trust builds, problems get solved faster, and people focus on work instead of managing anxiety of the unknown.

No other element of a people-first culture can exist without safety, and safety can’t be achieved without respect for our differences.

No single person or organization “owns” trauma-informed principles. Understanding the history of how these principles evolved empowers us to continue their development ourselves.

Trauma-informed practices cannot take root where beliefs do not support them. Here are 4 core beliefs that fuel trauma-informed approaches.

Leaders aren't solely accountable to workplace well-being, but their position & influence mean they have a unique and powerful role to play.

Teamwork plays a strong role in promoting workplace well-being. Shared agreements & mutual accountability lead to well-being for everyone.

Building workforce well-being is an inside job. True transformation begins with personal accountability and intentional self-work.

One way to embrace paradox is by adopting a "Yes, and" approach—an intentional shift that fosters complexity, understanding, and innovation.

Trust isn't just nice to have. It's critical for safety and efficiency. Use the 7 elements in BRAVING to help your team build trust at work.

What exactly does it mean to be "trauma-informed," and why is it so important?

Explore characteristics of non-resilient organizations to understand how trauma-informed approaches create organizational resiliency.

Trauma-informed leadership is essential to creating thriving workplaces. The Five Ss is a simple framework for embedding TI principles.

Celebrating small wins is essential for keeping your team motivated, engaged, and focused on progress. Here's how.

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