See the below image for the Trauma informed health care diagram. Trauma-informed care and trauma-informed systems function according to at least four basic principles: 1) Realize the prevalence of traumatic events and the widespread impact of trauma; 3) Respond by integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and 4) seek to actively Resist Re-traumatization.
Foundational steps organizations can take to move toward fully adopting a trauma-informed approach to care include: Building awareness and generating buy-in for a trauma-informed approach; Supporting a culture of staff wellness; Hiring a workforce that embodies the values of trauma-informed care; and
What is TIP? Trauma-Informed Practice is a strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma. It emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety for everyone, and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.