This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care (PCTIC), shifting the clinical and individual perspective from “What is wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”. Participants will explore how trauma can affect a person’s life experiences, needs, relationships, and interactions with others, including those who provide supportive services. Presenters will explore the neurobiology of trauma and how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can shape long-term physical and mental health challenges that affects an individual’s overall quality of life. The presenters will share the core pillars of being “trauma informed”: safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Participants will also explore how to create physical and emotional environments that promote healing, prevent re-traumatization, and foster a sense of security and trust.
Using a blend of theoretical study, practical application, and discussion of real-life scenarios, participants will develop skills to create individualized care plans that honor each person’s lived experiences, strengths, goals, and preferences. Participants will walk away feeling better equipped in active listening, empathetic communication, and recognizing potential trauma triggers. Participants will also be encouraged to engage in personal reflection, such as how their own life experiences may influence their perspectives and interactions with the individuals they serve, and the greater world. Lastly, participants will be equipped to integrate the PCTIC principles into their daily work and interactions, with an emphasis on preserving dignity, fostering empowerment, practicing cultural humility, and having a deep respect for the autonomy of the individual.