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title: Traumatic Stress Institute Blog | Tasha Reece, M.S.
description: LaTasha Reece, M.S., is the Research Coordinator for the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers. She coordinates all aspects of the ARTIC scale product line, including assisting client agencies, data collection and management, and supporting her TSI team members. LaTasha is a trauma-focused physiologist and quantitative researcher with a background in molecular biology and biotechnology. She is committed to improving the lives of women and children of color via physiological assessment of stressors in the individual and addressing systemic racism in healthcare institutions. LaTasha is also a proud wife and mother of two beautiful little girls.
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## Tasha Reece, M.S.

LaTasha Reece, M.S., is the Research Coordinator for the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers. She coordinates all aspects of the ARTIC scale product line, including assisting client agencies, data collection and management, and supporting her TSI team members. LaTasha is a trauma-focused physiologist and quantitative researcher with a background in molecular biology and biotechnology. She is committed to improving the lives of women and children of color via physiological assessment of stressors in the individual and addressing systemic racism in healthcare institutions. LaTasha is also a proud wife and mother of two beautiful little girls.

## Recent Posts

[![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/ARTIC%20Scale%20World%20Map-1.png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/from-interest-to-implementation-new-tools-for-getting-started-with-the-artic-scale)

## [From Interest to Implementation: New Tools for Getting Started with the ARTIC Scale](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/from-interest-to-implementation-new-tools-for-getting-started-with-the-artic-scale)

 October 7, 2026  
 by [Tasha Reece, M.S.](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/tasha-reece) posted in [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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The [ARTIC® Scale](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/the-artic-scale/) is a psychometrically valid measure of professional and para-professional attitudes toward trauma-informed care, with more than half a million administrations around the world. Organizations often come to the <https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/the-artic-scale/>ARTIC with an important first question: **Where do we start?** Whether an organization is exploring trauma-informed care, planning an evaluation, or looking for a way to understand changes in staff attitudes over time, choosing the right ARTIC product and developing a strong data collection plan can feel like a lot to navigate. The new [Client Readiness Assessment (CRA)](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/online-artic/) is designed to make that process easier.

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## [Online ARTIC (Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care) Scale Officially Relaunches!](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/online-artic-attitudes-related-to-trauma-informed-care-scale-officially-relaunches)

 July 9, 2026  
 by [Tasha Reece, M.S.](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/tasha-reece) posted in [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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After two years of intentional improvements, we're excited to announce that the [Online ARTIC](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/online-artic/) – now the Online ARTIC for Organizations –has officially reopened to the public\*. Trauma-informed care has become a common goal across many sectors, including healthcare, education, behavioral health, and human services, but one important question often remains: How do you know your efforts are making a difference? Program evaluation provides the answer.

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## [Prepare to Launch! The ARTIC Reopens in July 2026](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/cleared-for-launch-the-artic-is-relaunching-in-july-2026)

 June 4, 2026  
 by [Tasha Reece, M.S.](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/tasha-reece) posted in [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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After a year of intentional growth and system improvements, we are excited to officially announce that Online ARTIC will reopen in July 2026.

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[![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/Sycamores%20Holding%20Hands%20(1).png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/in-the-spotlight-sycamores-utilization-of-the-artic-scale)

## [In the Spotlight: Sycamores' Utilization of the ARTIC Scale](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/in-the-spotlight-sycamores-utilization-of-the-artic-scale)

 February 19, 2025  
 by [Tasha Reece, M.S.](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/tasha-reece) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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For nearly 25 years, the [Traumatic Stress Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/about-2/) has been a leader in trauma-informed education, training, and practice, driven by the mission to transform systems and deliver exceptional care to those in need. [Sycamores](https://www.sycamores.org/) is a trusted human services organization with a legacy spanning over 120 years in Southern California, and they share this commitment. Please note: this content was planned prior to the California wildfires.

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## [Understanding Vicarious Trauma in Perinatal Nurses: The ARTIC Scale in Clinical Care](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/understanding-vicarious-trauma-in-perinatal-nurses-the-artic-scale-in-clinical-care)

 September 26, 2024  
 by [Tasha Reece, M.S.](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/tasha-reece) posted in [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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Traumatic experiences during pregnancy and birth can have lasting effects on maternal and infant wellbeing, impacting everything from breastfeeding, bonding  and attachment to maternal mental health. While the body of research on the consequences of birth trauma is vast and still growing, literature regarding vicarious trauma in healthcare providers who witness birth trauma is limited.

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## [Utilizing Program Evaluation to Transition Trauma-Informed Care from Concept to Practice](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/utilizing-program-evaluation-to-transition-trauma-informed-care-from-concept-to-practice)

 July 10, 2023  
 by [Tasha Reece, M.S.](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/tasha-reece) posted in [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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Program evaluation using an empirically-validated instrument like the Traumatic Stress Institute’s Online ARTIC Scale (ARTIC stands for Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care) gives you insight into whether the training modality you choose is effective for your staff/agency.  “Trauma-informed care” has become a commonly-used term in healthcare settings as research further supports the impact that past trauma has on an individual’s ability to cope with stress (Gokhale et al., 2020). 

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