The term "trauma-informed care" and its practices are widely used among area nonprofits, advocates and activists. It's a broad term that can look different depending on the field it's applied in, but ...

Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...

Since the landmark adverse childhood experiences study nearly 30 years ago, it has become clear that childhood trauma is widespread in our communities. The problem is so pervasive that in 2019 the ...

Psychological trauma comes in all forms and nobody is immune. Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. When such an event occurs, the overwhelming amount of stress can exceed one’s ...

What is trauma-informed design, and why is it important? Trauma-informed design is about integrating the principles of trauma-informed care into design with the goal of creating physical spaces that ...

Researchers have created a comprehensive free toolkit on providing trauma-informed care in nursing homes, a first for the sector. Leaders from the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health ...