The Art of Trauma-Informed Care

What's the difference between listening and hearing? We can’t control what we hear. Hearing is second nature. Listening requires focus....

If you’re familiar with the trauma-informed space, you know that we often talk about the experience of feeling seen, heard, and valued....

Establishing safety at work is one of the most important aspects of creating a trauma-informed workplace, but creating safety is easier...

Trauma-informed leadership is crucial if you want to accomplish trauma-informed change in your organization. Here’s some expert advice on...

Download this newsletter as a printable PDF: Monthly Reflections As the end of summer approached, many of us prepared for the incoming...

When we discuss implementing trauma-informed change, the conversation largely surrounds how we live trauma-informed values. How does our...

Throughout our last several blogs, we’ve explored the broader themes of how to accomplish trauma-informed cultural change. We’ve also...

If you take a look at history, it’s obvious that cultural change happens slowly. Many of the changes we experience hardly feel like...

There is a common trend where organizations acknowledge that we need change. They see the value in DEI work, and they genuinely want to...

Creating lasting change is no small task. Still, it’s frustrating when most organizations fail to create the sort of lasting change that...

Download this newsletter as a printable PDF: Monthly Reflections July brought challenges for many as we collectively processed the trauma...

Most people acknowledge the close link between childhood trauma and social-emotional problems later in life. Studies have also shown that...

A safe and healthy workplace is the goal—but there is a concerning number of toxic workplaces out there. Is yours one of them? There’s a...

Full implementation of a trauma-informed approach typically takes three years to accomplish, but many organizations are looking for more...

Safety plans serve as a great resource for individuals to practice healthy coping skills and develop a sense of safety and security that...

In most circles, safety plans are discussed as a tool for suicide prevention. While they are certainly a great resource for people who...

Last week I spent 3 days with a room full of exhausted yet engaged teachers, who were eager to learn about trauma and not only how it...

Despite the importance of vulnerability at work to promote a trauma-informed environment, the stigma surrounding emotional vulnerability...

Although trauma-informed leadership is gaining traction in the education and healthcare sectors, it is not a topic reserved for these...

There’s a common belief that some workplaces are trauma-free. While it’s true that some vocations—such as healthcare workers and first...