Whole Person, Trauma-Informed Approaches to Care (IW/ORN Training)-Recording

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In the transcript of a presentation on trauma-informed care, Stephen Samra shares insights into trauma and its impact on individuals. He emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma within the context of substance misuse and highlights the challenges faced by those who have substance use disorders. Stephen discusses the trauma spectrum, differentiation between primary trauma and secondary trauma, as well as terms like vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. He stresses that trauma can lead to physical and emotional changes that impact people's functioning and interactions. By incorporating trauma-informed approaches, organizations can offer more supportive and effective environments for healing. Furthermore, Stephen emphasizes the importance of self-care for those working in trauma-exposed environments to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. This comprehensive overview serves as a call to action for organizations and individuals to embrace trauma-informed practices to better serve communities affected by trauma and substance use disorders.

Keywords

trauma-informed care

Stephen Samra

substance misuse

substance use disorders

trauma spectrum

primary trauma

secondary trauma

vicarious trauma

compassion fatigue

emotional changes

physical changes

self-care

burnout prevention

healing environments

trauma-exposed environments