Educated and Responsive Work Force
In the physical environment of ChildServe, does a calm and comfortable atmosphere “help” or “harm” Trauma Informed Care?
What is "Help."
True or False: Safety is implemented by developing health care settings and activities that ensure patients physical and emotional safety.
True
When should an organization first screen for trauma in it’s patients?
At intake
What can one say to another person that shows a TIC skill?
They can say Good Morning or Good Afternoon.
Where can you go to find Trauma Informed Care ChildServe resources online?
ePartner!
Of the people who seek behavioral health services, what is the percentage that have experienced trauma?
90%
What are some ways in which you can create a safe and secure environment for your patients?
Create a calm environment, limit the number of people in a room at a time, get to know your patients, know your surroundings, offer resources, etc.
True or false: Screening and assessment mean the same thing.
False. Screening mainly obtains “yes” or “no” answers to questions and can be completed by any staff. Assessment determines the nature and extent of the client’s concerns, may require the client to respond to written questions, goes in to the client’s past and current experiences, social and cultural history, and resources. Assessments must be completed by a trained mental health professional.
Name a way that a person can show another person how to put a TIC skill in action.
They can open up a door for someone who is entering a building.
Who can you contact if you have any questions about Trauma Informed Care?
Kirsten Smith- Johnston
Hannah Rigler- Eastern Iowa
Kate Holbrook- Ames
In Trauma informed Care, the acronym ACEs stands for what?
What is Adverse Childhood Experiences
True or false. Comfortable furniture, soothing music, and water features such as fish tanks can be part of a trauma-informed environment?
True. Trauma-informed environments are designed to be safe, secure, and healing. Features such as comfortable furniture and peaceful music help to create a comfortable and secure space.
Which of the following is a reason that some providers avoid screening clients for trauma: fear that asking about trauma will be too disturbing to clients or tools for screening and assessing trauma have not been developed?
Fear that asking about trauma will be too disturbing to clients
What can a person do to help the environment feel safe for a person who may be in crisis?
They can turn off the radio and/or television.
Where could you go around ChildServe if you need to take a minute for yourself?
Empty conference room, debrief/relaxation room, ChildServe library, take a walk through the halls, etc.
True or false: A trauma-informed workplace recognizes trauma at both individual and organizational levels.
True
What are some ways in which cultural competency can be incorporated into a trauma-informed environment?
Displaying culturally diverse artwork; posting signage in both English and Spanish; providing reading materials in both English and Spanish.
What does it mean that trauma informed care should be assessed with universal precautions?
Sally has been coming to therapy for a few weeks now, and you've noticed that she gets spooked very easily. She is also very hesitant to open up to anyone. Could this be a sign of trauma? And how could you go about handling this?
Yes, it can be a sign of past trauma. Going forward you can be very conscious about your surroundings and try to minimize loud noises. Take time each session to get to know Sally and let her know you are there for her.
Are there Trauma Informed Care trainings mentioned/available on ePartner?
Yes!
The CDC names six guiding principles to a trauma-informed approach. Which of the following are not one of them: Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment Voice & Choice, and Managing Emotional Impulses.
Managing Emotional Impulses
What are ways in which signage can create a non-trauma informed environment?
Signage with includes lists of do and don'ts, we-they language, no’s rules, and language of oppression is not considered trauma-informed.
Rather than asking about specific trauma experiences, what are some other approaches to learning about a patient's trauma experience?
Allow the patients to decide how much detail they wish to provide by getting to know the patient, watch their behaviors over several sessions, create a relaxing environment, etc.
Which of the following are ways for providers to avoid re-traumatization? Maintain emotional safety, provide supportive/compassionate responses to trauma histories, empower patients, refer patients to mental health providers, or practice compassionate resillience.
All of the above.
True or false: ePartner has a whole page with information on realizing and recognizing trauma informed care in the workplace.
True!