Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Humility
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the profound contributions, creativity, and enduring strength of Black Americans. The story of Black history in the United States is not […]
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Social Work Practice: Considerations for Implementation
The social work profession is grounded in a deep commitment to compassion, service, social justice, and respect for every individual’s worth. The profession also values the importance of human relationships, […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Policy Landscape: What’s Next for Trauma-Informed Care in Louisiana?
As we enter the new year, we can take a step back and look at the accomplishments made by trauma-informed care advocates across the United States. In the past year. […]
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Self-Care for Holiday Stress
Although the holiday season often brings joy, celebration, and connection, it can also cause stress with added pressure, emotional ups and downs, or feelings of loneliness. These experiences are common, […]
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Workplaces
In the past five years, a multitude of changes have occurred in the workplace – from the classroom to the patient’s room – often resulting in stress and burnout. The […]
Read MoreMental Health Policy in Louisiana
In preparing for World Mental Health Day (October 10), it is important to reflect on the evolving mental health policy landscape in Louisiana, which aims to support mental health for […]
Read MoreWhole Health Louisiana Regional Trauma-Informed Pilot Program
The Center for Children and Families, located in northeastern Louisiana, is leading the pilot for the Whole Health Louisiana Regional Trauma-Informed Program. This program will provide training and technical assistance […]
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Schools
As students return to school this month, it is a good time to consider ways we can support children in grades Pre-K through 12 and their schools. More than two-thirds […]
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Practice Refresher
As we realign with our work and goals a year into Whole Health Louisiana, this season is a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge about trauma-informed practices. What is trauma? […]
Read MoreSecondary Traumatic Stress: The Wider Impact of Trauma
Secondary traumatic stress is a concept developed by trauma specialists Beth Stamm, Charles Figley and others in the early 1990s. They sought to understand why professionals providing support services were […]
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