Week 5 - Trauma Informed Care PDF

Learning Objectives Define trauma. Become knowledgeable of the principles of trauma-informed care and learn how to incorporate them into your nursing practice. Understand how trauma impacts the brain. Know how to collaborate and engage with traumatised people to reduce their risk o...

Learning Objectives Define trauma. Become knowledgeable of the principles of trauma-informed care and learn how to incorporate them into your nursing practice. Understand how trauma impacts the brain. Know how to collaborate and engage with traumatised people to reduce their risk of being retraumatised in your care.  What is trauma? Very efrightening or distressing events may result in a psychological wound or injury or a difficulty in coping or functioning normally following a particular event or experience (Australian Psychological Society, 2013). Also known as psychological trauma. Trauma can occur in individuals or collectively in communities. Trauma can also be transmitted from one generation to the next. Trauma can lead to serious long-term negative consequences (Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council, 2013). People may experience that same event, but the long-term impacts may depend on their previous exposure to similar events; their social support system or a range of other factors.  What is Trauma Informed Care? e Trauma informed care is a model of care that looks at a person holistically It is based on 6 principles that aim to create services that feel safe to the service users The goal is to avoid retraumatising patients as well as staff  Principles of Trauma Informed Care e 1. Safety 2. Trustworthiness and Transparency 3. Peer Support 4. Collaboration and Mutuality 5. Empowerment, Voice and Choice 6. Cultural, Historical and Gender Issues  Principles of Trauma Informed Care e 1. Safety Encompasses physical, sexual and psychological safety Services users have the right to feel physically and psychologically safe The physical setting is safe and interpersonal interactions promote a sense of safety.  Principles of Trauma Informed Care e 2. Trustworthiness and Transparency Decisions are conducted with transparency Goal of building and maintaining trust with clients, families and the staff within the organisation  Principles of Trauma Informed Care e 3. Peer Support Is key for establishing safety and hope Support from others who have lived experience with trauma, this connection allows for the exchange of support from someone who is seen to be ‘non-clinical’  Principles of Trauma Informed Care e 4. Collaboration and Mutuality Partnership with clients and staff with the goal of minimising the power imbalance Shared decision making  Principles of Trauma Informed Care e 5. Empowerment, Voice and Choice Individuals’ strengths and experiences are recognised and built upon Belief of peoples’ resilience and ability to promote recovery from trauma Clients are supported in their ability to makes choices Clients are in control of their own recovery  Principles of Trauma Informed Care 6. Cultural, Historical and Gender Issues Organisation actively moves past stereotypes and bias Offers access to gender responsive services Values traditional cultural connections and incorporates this to policies and procedures Responsive to the racial, ethnic and cultural needs of those who work for and access the service  What can we do? Nurses play a pivotal role Offer your time Empower people to take control of their own journey Advocate for the wellbeing of the people in your care Look after your own wellbeing Connection to a secure person is key to recovery  Tutorials Communication skills and how to complete an interview Trauma Trauma informed care