Trauma-Informed Care In Action Profiles
Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to trauma-informed care, empathy and responsiveness to patients and care team members are among the core tenets of effective strategies. In downtown Philadelphia, patients at 11th Street Family Health Services are using creative arts therapies to process past experiences. At the Women’s HIV Program in San Francisco , all staff undergo training to spot signs of stress in patients, create a clinical environment that feels welcoming and safe, and...