Key Elements of a Trauma Informed Practice Being aware of the presence of trauma Understanding how traumatic experience can affect a persons physical emotional social and cognitive functioning ID: 933152
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Why Learn about Trauma Informed Practice?
Slide2Key Elements of a Trauma Informed PracticeBeing aware of the presence of traumaUnderstanding how traumatic experience can affect a person’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive functioningWorking with a client’s trauma symptoms, not against themDeveloping a strong repertoire of trauma informed practices
Slide3What is trauma?A person is confronted with the death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, as follows: 1. Direct exposure2. Witnessing, in person 3. Indirectly, by learning that a close relative or close friend was exposed to trauma. 4. Repeated or extreme indirect exposure to aversive details of the event(s), usually in the course of professional duties (e.g., first responders).
DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association, 2013
Slide4The Neurobiology of Trauma and Behavior
Slide5The Neurobiology of Trauma and Memory
Neurochemical environment of trauma affects how memory of the trauma is encoded, and thus how it is latter accessedTraumatized person cannot generate the same kind of narrative memoryMemory typically fragmented, out of sequence, with gapsIntense detailed memory of some things, fuzzy or no memory of other thingsMemories may rise to surface over time
Slide6Memories
Slide7Post-Trauma Memories
Slide8Post-Trauma Brain
Slide9Behavior and Affect
Slide10Trauma Indicators in Interviews
Slide11Unreliable Client
Traumatized clients may not
Respond to your calls
Show up for appointments, meetings, or court hearings
Provide necessary documents or information you need to respond to court, opposing party
Slide12Unrealistic Expectations of the Justice System
Slide13Crossing Boundaries
Slide14Work with the Trauma
Slide15Communication Tools
Slide16Compassionate Truth
Slide17Healthy BoundariesCreate a framework within which empowering and respectful interactions can occur.
Slide18Unhealthy Boundaries
Slide19Client-Centered Advocacy
Slide20Preparing for Court
Slide21Working with Advocates
Provide added emotional support for your client
Ensure that your client has access to someone with expertise in exploring safety options
Assist your client in self-organization, helping you get the information and materials you need from the client to support your case
Keep you and/or your client informed about any pending criminal matters that may impact the divorce or custody case or personal protection order matter
Slide22Mental Health Professionals
Slide23Questions?