TIC Basics
Defined as an emotional and psychological response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope. It is generally categorized by its duration, frequency, and intensity into acute (single event) and chronic forms.
What is trauma?
Consistent communication and transparency about the process.
Name a trauma-informed strategy for building trust with clients.
.5% to 1.5% of the US population
What is the percentage of people with IDD?
acute, complex, and chronic
What are the 3 types of trauma?
Communicating on their level
Name a trauma informed strategy for building trust with clients.
Historical segregation, historical response to trauma exposure in vulnerable populations, communication deficits in people with IDD, and a lack of trauma focused assessment and treatment tools appropriate with IDD.
What are four factors that contribute to disparities of people with IDD?
Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Person centered approach, Collaboration
Name 5 principles of trauma-informed care.
By giving them choices and control over their decisions.
How can you empower a client through trauma-informed care?
Individuals with IDD may come into your facility presenting with past traumatic events
What is a lack of awareness?
Safety
The main objective of our training
Warm tone, providing eye contact and thorough explanation of procedures
What kind of demeanor is essential in trauma-informed care?
Nonverbal, touch, assistive devices, trusted caregiver
What are other ways to communicate with individuals with IDD?
Case noting, documenting triggers and positive approaches for patient care
What is 'collaboration' in the context of trauma informed care?
Person centered approach
How would you provide trauma-informed care to a client with IDD?
persons with IDD