Many people with past trauma have experienced coercion. We think of empowerment as coming from the person’s own inner wisdom and strength, rather than power given to them from an outside “expert.” As supporters, we get to shine a light on the strengths and abilities we see in someone, that they may not be able to see for themselves. Empowerment means that they continue to support people’s inner resilience. Empowerment, Voice, and ChoiceĪn important aspect of this principle is that organizations must believe in the possibility of recovery from trauma. Have you noticed this kind of collaboration in other areas of campus life? If so, do you think it is something that can be replicated in other areas? 5. How can you create this kind of collaboration in your peer program? When staff feel whole and engage in reflective, contemplative healing practices themselves, it is easier to create connection with others. All policies should support the well-being both of those served by the organization and of the staff. However, power differentials can be broken down, and though people have roles, there is a spirit of mutuality and standing together.Īn organization that is focussed on being trauma-informed on and creating healing-centered connections, also supports their staff and stakeholders to reflect and attend to their own well-being. We can’t avoid the fact that there are different roles with different levels of responsibility. In a trauma-informed organization there is an intentional shoulder to shoulder approach and a focus on breaking down hierarchies. Collaboration and MutualityĪ collaborative approach is necessary for everyone in an organization or on a campus. An organization that creates opportunity for deeper mutual connections between and among all staff is trauma-informed. Authenticity and vulnerability are essential to this work. A campus, or organization that promotes peer support focuses on mutuality and possibility. It’s about creating opportunities for the mutuality of peer support to integrate into many aspects of the organization, including initiatives to support admin and staff. This principle is about integrating the culture and values of peer support into the whole organization. Organizations that are trauma-informed prioritize practices like peer support. Establishing strong relationships that have the resilience to move through conflict in a transformative way is essential.ĭo you think consistency is important? Why or why not? Can you give an example? 3. Many people have experienced trauma in the educational and work settings because of this. Conflict is a normal part of human relationships, but how we deal with conflict can be very damaging and can cause trauma. Everything matters from a simple warm smile when you greet someone to approaching conflict in safe and respectful ways. Trustworthiness and transparency in an organization starts with a culture of connection in relationships. Keeping secrets and withholding information is not trauma-informed. Valuing and listening to other students and committees can support the maintenance of trustworthiness. When we uphold trustworthiness and transparency, that means that we are open about the process of making those difficult decisions, and we invite other voices to participate. Sometimes organizations must make hard decisions, especially around funding. The goal must be to build and maintain trust with service recipients, staff, and stakeholders. In trauma-informed care, operations and decisions must be made with transparency at the forefront. Processing the event right away is very important. Organizations that are trauma-aware tend to offer critical incident debriefing following a traumatic incident that staff and volunteers witness. How do you think boundaries fit in with creating safety? Sandra Bloom from The Sanctuary Model defines safety in following domains: Safety means awareness of physical, emotional, and interpersonal safety.ĭr. We must also consider the safety of staff, co-workers, and stakeholders. This means that we consider all ages, cultures, races, demographics of people served. We must ensure that we create safety for those who have different experiences from our own. We will simply be creating safety for people like us. If we don’t challenge our own worldview, assumptions, and life experience regarding what safety means to us, we will not be able to ensure a sense of safety for ALL. We must ask people what safety means to them. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration of the USA (SAMHSA) also identifies the following six principles of a trauma-informed approach: 1. SAMHSA’s Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
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