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What is trauma-informed care? Trauma-informed care seeks to realize the wide-spread impact of trauma amongst people and caters an understanding towards paths for recovery from that trauma. Having a therapist that utilizes this form of care, means that they recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in their clients. They integrate their knowledge about trauma’s policies, procedures and practices and actively work to avoid re-traumatization amongst their clients. A good therapist should always utilize trauma-informed care with their clients to aid in the healing and recovery process, which is ultimately what therapy is about. Trauma comes in many forms, and being weary of that, is the way you truly take care of your clients as a therapist. Let’s take a closer look at trauma and the special care that it entails.

1. What kinds of trauma do people experience?

• Trauma of grief & loss

• Emotional & psychological abuse

• Being bullied at school

• Physical abuse

• Sexual abuse

• Verbal Abuse

1. How can a therapist address the issue of losing a loved one in therapy sessions?

• Incorporate coping strategies.

• Focus on a client’s interpersonal skills.

• Spend time with clients as much as they need so that they process their emotions in the best way possible.

• Help clients accept the reality of the loss and to work through the grief of pain.

1. What can a therapist do to implement more trauma-informed practices?

• Research to find the best possible resources in order to cater to the needs of a client.

• Host webinars or seminars to educate clients and participants about trauma. In that way, a therapist can assist clients in dealing with trauma effectively.

1. Ways in which we can have more trauma-informed work on an individual level and as a part of Lartey Wellness Group.

• We have had seminars and trainings in regards to suicide ideation.

• Working on gestures and postures and explaining to clients how our body is connected to our mental status and well-being.

• Trauma-focused CBT.

• Mental health first aid helps to address the issues of mental health immediately.

• Psychological first aid.