When an organization does not give attention to the varying safety needs of its clients and staff, it risks harmfully impacting those that are vulnerable.

Whether we know if someone has a history of trauma or not, there are key principles we can follow to ensure the way we interact and offer our services embodies a trauma-informed approach.

Healing from this kind of self-perspective is a slow, yet foundational goal for resolving the impact of developmental trauma.

Restorative justice attempts to describe a justice rooted in human dignity, healing, and interconnectedness.

We envision a world where everyone is trauma-informed, and our hope is that these five principles will help your organization join us on this path.

Extreme negative events can cause children to sense the world as dangerous and unpredictable, resulting in trauma.

After a difficult situation, children need to know that the adults are back in charge, and are able to provide sanctuary from further trauma.

The healing journey from developmental trauma is often long and winding. A person can untangle the impact if surrounded by secure, caring, and solid relationships.

On top of universal human themes of seeking safety, connection and security, the refugee story contains some very unique twists and turns

On the day of writing this blog about vicarious trauma, in a sad twist of irony, I found out a dear friend passed away.

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