Understanding the Essentials of
Trauma-Informed Care

People are always asking me: what do I do to heal my trauma? And people are always disappointed when I tell them the answer. Why? Because...

Sometimes, we know we need something, but we don’t know what that thing is. You might find it here. In the journey of self-discovery and...

We often discuss feelings, cultural practices, and relationships in trauma-informed systems change—but don’t let that fool you. Trauma is...

If you’re someone who’s always looking for one more trauma-informed resource to add to your toolkit, you’re in luck. This list of 15...

This blog discusses self-harm and suicide, which can be sensitive topics to many readers. Please establish your safety before reading,...

Safety is a crucial topic for trauma-informed systems, and understanding how your community defines safety is no small task. If I asked...

No matter what model you use, SAMHSA or Sanctuary, safety is a core value of trauma-informed care. Safety is arguably one of the most...

Awareness is fundamental to sustained trauma-informed change, and part of awareness involves recognizing when you’re having a trauma...

Trauma disconnects us, making it difficult for us to access the parts of our brain responsible for executive functioning skills. When we...

There is a strong connection between childhood trauma and addiction, which is why preventative trauma-informed interventions are crucial...

Talking about money is taboo, but we need to have difficult conversations if we want to improve our relationships with our wallets....

These fast facts might change your perspective on the foster care system. Most people in the US don’t have a solid understanding of the...

We need to work to live, but is work negatively impacting our well-being? For most of us, work allows us to meet some of our basic needs:...

There are tons of trauma-informed tools out there to help you integrate trauma-informed practices into your everyday life, and today...

Trauma-informed work can be difficult at times. After all, we are talking about trauma—and trauma isn’t fun. But that doesn’t mean that...

Universal precaution is a trauma-informed practice that helps us live the trauma-informed value of safety. When we use universal...

Also referred to as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma is a major contributor to chronic stress, especially for those who work with...

Trauma-informed leaders know that healthy boundaries are essential for healthy relationships—in and out of work. But setting and...

The basic concept surrounding trauma-informed care is this: We all have trauma. Some of us are at a higher risk of experiencing trauma....

Committing to trauma-informed work can be a real challenge. Most trauma-informed practices involve cultural changes and large-scale...