Trauma-Informed Care

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May 1, 2024 Updated May 10, 2025 23 minute read

Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery. It involves a fundamental shift in perspective, moving from asking "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?". This framework emphasizes creating safe, supportive environments and practices that avoid re-traumatization – the re-experiencing of traumatic stress. At its core, TIC is about understanding how trauma can affect all individuals involved in a system, including its workforce, and putting that knowledge into practice.

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