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Trauma-Informed Systems. Department of Children and Families November 4, 2010. Learning Objectives:. Participants will: Learn about sources of potential trauma and complex trauma for individuals served by the Department. Learn about the principles of trauma-informed systems. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Mission: Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self- Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency.
Charlie Crist, GovernorGeorge H. Sheldon, Secretary
Department of Children and Families
November 4, 2010
Trauma-Informed Systems
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Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
• Learn about sources of potential trauma and complex trauma for individuals served by the Department.
• Learn about the principles of trauma-informed systems.
• Brainstorm ways to decrease the possibility that those seeking services and staff experience trauma.
Acute Trauma Chronic
Trauma
System Induced Trauma
Complex Trauma
Vicarious Trauma
The experience of multiple traumatic events.
The traumatic removal from home, admission to a justice or treatment
facility or multiple placements within a short time.
Both exposure to chronic trauma, and the impact such exposure has on
an individual.
A single traumatic event that is limited in time.
Types of Trauma
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Sources of Trauma
Economic HardshipDomestic ViolenceMental Health ProblemsSubstance Abuse AbuseHomelessnessSignificant Health Problems
Mission: Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self- Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency.
Charlie Crist, GovernorGeorge H. Sheldon, Secretary
Trauma can occur at any age.
Trauma can effect anyone.
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TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE
Provides the foundation for a basic understanding of the
psychological, neurological, biological, and social impact
that trauma and violence have on many Floridians.
Incorporates proven practices into current operations to
deliver services that acknowledge the role that
violence and victimization play in the lives of most of the individuals entering our
systems.
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Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care provides a new paradigm under which the basic premise for organizing services is transformed from
“What’s wrong with you?”
“What happened to you?”To
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Trauma-Informed Systems
When an agency takes the step to become trauma-informed, every part of its organization, management, & service delivery system is assessed & potentially modified to include a basic understanding of how trauma impacts the life of individuals seeking services.
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Trauma-Informed Systems
Trauma-informed organizations, programs, & services are based on an understanding of the vulnerabilities or triggers of trauma survivors that traditional service delivery approaches may exacerbate, so that these services & programs can be more supportive and avoid retraumatization.
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How Can You….
• Become more trauma-informed?• Make your environment, policies,
procedures and interactions empowering, collaborative, safe, and respectful?
• Include trauma survivors as evaluators, informants, and members of your team?
• Ensure that staff trauma is also a part of your plan?
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Jane B. Streit, Ph.D.Senior PsychologistDepartment of Children and Families, Children’s Mental [email protected]: 850.487.2767