These five guiding principles for trauma-informed care will help healthcare providers reduce the possibility of re-traumatizing an individual.
Safety means ensuring physical and emotional safety and creating calm and comfortable areas. Each individual has choice and control.
Providing individuals with options in their care and daily lives can also help residents cope. Prioritizing empowerment and skill-building can also help residents cope.
Collaboration and making decisions with the individual allows residents to share power.
Trustworthiness is paramount in creating a safe environment for residents with Trauma; this means providing clear and consistent information to residents.
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