Trauma-informed care (TIC) is everywhere, but often misunderstood. In this foundational episode, we unpack what TIC is and what it isn’t. We explore the core principles, why TIC is essential in mental health, education, healthcare, and community settings, and how unintentional harm happens when systems ignore trauma. We explore how trauma impacts the brain, body, and relationships and introduce the six core principles of Trauma-Informed Care: Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Cultural/Historical/Gender Awareness.

You’ll Learn:

• What trauma-informed care is (and what it’s not)
• How trauma shapes nervous system responses
• A deep dive into the 6 SAMHSA principles
• Why TIC is a universal approach, not a spec ...