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.
The New Risking Connection Curriculum
August 29, 2024
by
Steve Brown, PsyD
posted in
Whole-System Change
This year marks a new era in the history of the Risking Connection (RC) training model. The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) completed the most comprehensive revision of the training model since its inception in 2000. The revisions over the course of RC’s 24-year history have aspired to remain faithful to the principles of the original curriculum while reflecting advancements in the always-evolving trauma field, as well as ensuring the training is relevant to a wide variety of sectors serving trauma survivors.
Saying Goodbye to Mary Jo Harwood
May 29, 2024
by
Steve Brown, PsyD
posted in
Whole-System Change
Phew, this is a hard one for me: It is with profound appreciation, sadness, and good wishes that we announce the retirement of Mary Jo Harwood, LSW, DNCCM from the Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI). Her last day will be June 10th.
The Danger Behind Water Beads
March 28, 2024
by
Tanji L. Donald, M.Ed.
posted in
Whole-System Change,
Head Start
A safety-related blog post to promote awareness: Fidget toys made with water beads have become popular, but they pose significant dangers. We are spreading the word amongst our Risking Connection® organizations participating in the Traumatic Stress Institute Whole System Change Model with the hope they can share and help protect their staff, the clients and families they serve, as well as their wider communities.
The Journey to Trauma-Informed Care: A BCBA's Perspective
December 1, 2023
by
Jesse Padilla-Goryl
posted in
Whole-System Change,
IDD Organizations
My name is Jesse Padilla-Goryl. I am a BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst) working in adult services in rural, Western Colorado with Ariel Clinical Services, an agency that provides therapeutic foster care to youth, and residential, vocational, and therapeutic services to adults with IDD.
What Does Trauma-Informed Care Look Like in IDD Organizations? A Visual Tour
October 16, 2023
by
Steve Brown, PsyD
posted in
Whole-System Change,
Measurement & Research,
IDD Organizations
In December 2022, three Connecticut-based Arc organizations embarked on a journey together to implement trauma-informed care (TIC) – not just with clinicians, not just a one-time training – but each as a whole organization aspiring to embed TIC into the fabric of their culture.
SAMHSA Uses TSI Model as a Framework for its Newest Trauma-Informed Care Report
August 17, 2023
by
Steve Brown, PsyD
It is widely accepted that the roots of trauma-informed care (TIC) as a concept and as a movement grew in the soil conceived and nurtured by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a bureau of the US federal government. In the years since the Dare to Vision conference in 1994, SAMHSA has produced three seminal publications that have defined, outlined, and tracked the evolution of the theory and practice of a trauma-informed approach (TIA).
A Treater’s Approach to Building Healthy Attachment with Trauma Survivors
August 11, 2023
by
Elaine Liberato Jenkins
posted in
Whole-System Change
In my new role as a Program Coordinator with the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers, I facilitated a workshop entitled A Treater’s Approach to Building Healthy Attachment with Trauma Survivors that focused on how our attachment styles influence treaters when working with trauma survivors.
Utilizing Program Evaluation to Transition Trauma-Informed Care from Concept to Practice
July 10, 2023
by
Tasha Reece, M.S.
posted in
Measurement & Research
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).