Trauma-Informed Practice for Independent Living

Trauma Informed Practice and
Independent Living Principles
Overview of discussion
Trauma definition
Four Principles of TIP
Intersectionality
Socially Engineered Traumas
Trauma can be defined as experiences that
overwhelm an individual's capacity to cope.
There are a number of dimensions of trauma,
including magnitude, complexity,
frequency, duration, and whether it occurs from an
interpersonal or external
source.
Next we will look at different types of trauma
Single incident trauma is related to an unexpected and
overwhelming event such as an accident, natural
disaster, a single episode of abuse or assault, sudden
loss, or witnessing violence.
Complex or repetitive trauma is related to ongoing
abuse, domestic violence, war, ongoing betrayal, often
involving being trapped emotionally and/or physically.
Developmental trauma results from exposure to early
ongoing or repetitive trauma (as infants, children and
youth) involving neglect, abandonment, physical abuse
or assault, sexual abuse or assault, emotional abuse,
witnessing violence or death, and/or coercion or
betrayal. This often occurs within the child’s care giving
system and interferes with healthy attachment and
development.
Intergenerational trauma describes the psychological or
emotional effects that can be experienced by people who
live with trauma survivors. Coping and
adaptation patterns developed in response to trauma can
be passed from one generation to the next.
Historical trauma is a cumulative emotional and
psychological wounding over the lifespan and across
generations emanating from massive group trauma. These
collective traumas are inflicted by a subjugating, dominant
population. Examples of historical trauma include
genocide, colonialism (for example, Indian hospitals and
residential schools), slavery and war. Intergenerational
trauma is an aspect of historical trauma.
Various sources of trauma are often related to underlying
issues for many of the mental health concerns our consumers
are experiencing.
We need a tool in our practice toolbox to ensure we do not re-
traumatize the people we are working with.
One tool we can use is a Trauma Informed Practice (TIP)
Principles of Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma-informed Practice Project Team. (2013). 
Trauma-informed
Practice Guide. 
 Vancouver, BC: BC Provincial Mental Health and
Substance Use Planning Council
https://cewh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2013_TIP-Guide.pdf
1. TRAUMA AWARENESS
A trauma-informed approach begins with building awareness
among staff and clients about the commonness of trauma
experiences; how the impact of trauma can be central to one’s
development; the wide range of adaptations people make to cope
and survive after trauma; and the relationship of trauma with
substance use, physical health, and mental health concerns.
2. EMPHASIS ON SAFETY AND TRUSTWORTHINESS
Physical, emotional, and cultural safety for clients is key
to trauma-informed practice because trauma survivors
often feel unsafe, are likely to have experienced abuse of
power in important relationships, and may currently be
in unsafe relationships or living situations.
Safety and trustworthiness are established through such
practices as welcoming intake procedures; adapting the
physical space to be less threatening; providing clear
information about the programming; ensuring informed
consent
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CHOICE, COLLABORATION, AND
CONNECTION
Trauma-informed services create safe environments that
foster self-determination, dignity, and personal control for
those receiving care.
Practitioners try to communicate openly, equalize power
imbalances in relationships, allow the expression of
feelings without fear of judgment, provide choices as to
treatment preferences, and work collaboratively with
clients.
4. STRENGTHS BASED AND SKILL BUILDING
Consumers in trauma-informed services are assisted to identify their
strengths and to (further) develop resiliency and coping skills.
Practitioners emphasize teaching and modeling skills for recognizing
triggers, calming, centering, and staying present.
INTERSECTIONALITY
Intersectionality is the acknowledgement that 
everyone
has their own unique experiences of discrimination
and oppression
 and we must consider everything and
anything that can marginalise people – gender, race, class,
sexual orientation, physical ability, etc.
First coined by Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw back in 1989,
intersectionality was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2015
with its importance increasingly being recognized in the
world of women’s rights.
INTERSECTIONALITY RESOURCES
Intersectionality – Kimberly Crenshaw:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDtnfQ9FHc
What is Intersectionality? Queer 101:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXJ4Dbdm1ks
Urgency of Intersectionality:
https://www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersecti
onality?language=en
SOCIALLY-ENGINEERED TRAUMAS
Socially-engineered traumas (SET) are defined as traumatic
events rooted in social forces of oppression and inequality.
In the case of many of our consumers, ableism,
discrimination, eugenics, and violence
Other examples of SETs are racism, sexism, homophobia,
xenophobia etc.
Having an understanding of SET, will help to ensure we address
the personal or individual impacts of trauma and are also
aware of the larger systems that cause trauma.
For example, using TIP to explore individual trauma
experiences and how the large systemic experiences influence
and impact the trauma of consumers
For more information about SET: Check out the article by
Shaia et al.
https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/media/ssw/field-
education/Shaia-Article.pdf
Thank you for watching this video
If you have any questions, please reach
out!
Laura Hockman: laura@ilvernon.ca
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Explore the dimensions and types of trauma, including single incident, complex, and developmental trauma, as well as intergenerational and historical trauma. Learn how coping patterns can be passed down through generations and discover the importance of Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) to support individuals experiencing mental health concerns without re-traumatization.

  • Trauma
  • Coping
  • TIP
  • Mental Health
  • Independent Living

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  1. Trauma Informed Practice and Independent Living Principles

  2. Overview of discussion Trauma definition Four Principles of TIP Intersectionality Socially Engineered Traumas

  3. Trauma can be defined as experiences that overwhelm an individual's capacity to cope. There are a number of dimensions of trauma, including magnitude, complexity, frequency, duration, and whether it occurs from an interpersonal or external source. Next we will look at different types of trauma

  4. Single incident trauma is related to an unexpected and overwhelming event such as an accident, natural disaster, a single episode of abuse or assault, sudden loss, or witnessing violence. Complex or repetitive trauma is related to ongoing abuse, domestic violence, war, ongoing betrayal, often involving being trapped emotionally and/or physically. Developmental trauma results from exposure to early ongoing or repetitive trauma (as infants, children and youth) involving neglect, abandonment, physical abuse or assault, sexual abuse or assault, emotional abuse, witnessing violence or death, and/or coercion or betrayal. This often occurs within the child s care giving system and interferes with healthy attachment and development.

  5. Intergenerational trauma describes the psychological or emotional effects that can be experienced by people who live with trauma survivors. Coping and adaptation patterns developed in response to trauma can be passed from one generation to the next. Historical trauma is a cumulative emotional and psychological wounding over the lifespan and across generations emanating from massive group trauma. These collective traumas are inflicted by a subjugating, dominant population. Examples of historical trauma include genocide, colonialism (for example, Indian hospitals and residential schools), slavery and war. Intergenerational trauma is an aspect of historical trauma.

  6. Various sources of trauma are often related to underlying issues for many of the mental health concerns our consumers are experiencing. We need a tool in our practice toolbox to ensure we do not re- traumatize the people we are working with. One tool we can use is a Trauma Informed Practice (TIP)

  7. Principles of Trauma Informed Practice Trauma-informed Practice Project Team. (2013). Trauma-informed Practice Guide. Vancouver, BC: BC Provincial Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council https://cewh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2013_TIP-Guide.pdf 1. TRAUMA AWARENESS A trauma-informed approach begins with building awareness among staff and clients about the commonness of trauma experiences; how the impact of trauma can be central to one s development; the wide range of adaptations people make to cope and survive after trauma; and the relationship of trauma with substance use, physical health, and mental health concerns.

  8. 2. EMPHASIS ON SAFETY AND TRUSTWORTHINESS Physical, emotional, and cultural safety for clients is key to trauma-informed practice because trauma survivors often feel unsafe, are likely to have experienced abuse of power in important relationships, and may currently be in unsafe relationships or living situations. Safety and trustworthiness are established through such practices as welcoming intake procedures; adapting the physical space to be less threatening; providing clear information about the programming; ensuring informed consent

  9. 3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CHOICE, COLLABORATION, AND CONNECTION Trauma-informed services create safe environments that foster self-determination, dignity, and personal control for those receiving care. Practitioners try to communicate openly, equalize power imbalances in relationships, allow the expression of feelings without fear of judgment, provide choices as to treatment preferences, and work collaboratively with clients.

  10. 4. STRENGTHS BASED AND SKILL BUILDING Consumers in trauma-informed services are assisted to identify their strengths and to (further) develop resiliency and coping skills. Practitioners emphasize teaching and modeling skills for recognizing triggers, calming, centering, and staying present.

  11. INTERSECTIONALITY Intersectionality is the acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression and we must consider everything and anything that can marginalise people gender, race, class, sexual orientation, physical ability, etc. First coined by Professor Kimberl Crenshaw back in 1989, intersectionality was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2015 with its importance increasingly being recognized in the world of women s rights.

  12. INTERSECTIONALITY RESOURCES Intersectionality Kimberly Crenshaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDtnfQ9FHc What is Intersectionality? Queer 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXJ4Dbdm1ks Urgency of Intersectionality: https://www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersecti onality?language=en

  13. SOCIALLY-ENGINEERED TRAUMAS Socially-engineered traumas (SET) are defined as traumatic events rooted in social forces of oppression and inequality. In the case of many of our consumers, ableism, discrimination, eugenics, and violence Other examples of SETs are racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia etc.

  14. Having an understanding of SET, will help to ensure we address the personal or individual impacts of trauma and are also aware of the larger systems that cause trauma. For example, using TIP to explore individual trauma experiences and how the large systemic experiences influence and impact the trauma of consumers For more information about SET: Check out the article by Shaia et al. https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/media/ssw/field- education/Shaia-Article.pdf

  15. Thank you for watching this video If you have any questions, please reach out! Laura Hockman: laura@ilvernon.ca

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