Nearly all adults living in the United States will be exposed to some form of trauma in their lifetime, some of those traumas occurring during childhood. As mental health clinicians, we are at the forefront of implementing practical strategies to create an inclusive and supportive environment for our clientele. This workshop is designed to equip professionals with knowledge and implementation skills to improve the experience of those we broadly serve with emphasis on healthcare environments. A range of simple to complex workplace environment accommodations and interventions will be explored. Additionally, strategies to garner support from those in policy-making positions and clinician burnout prevention will be highlighted. By adopting these workplace practices, organizations can deliver higher quality care and create an environment of respect and compassion for all.
1. Identify common child and adult traumas that impact client sense of safety in a healthcare environment
2. Analyze various trauma-informed interventions to implement in a workplace from simple to complex
3. Recognize two strategies of burnout prevention and support for clinician countertransference
9:30-10:00: Introduction, history and definitions of child and adult trauma
10:00- 10:30: Research on how trauma impacts perception of safety
10:30-11:00: Simple to Complex strategies of safety
11:00-11:15: Discussion on implementation of strategies of safety
11:15-11:30: Policy maker buy-In
11:30-11:45: Burnout Prevention
11:45-12:15: Tools & Resources
12:15-12:30: Question & Answer/Wrap Up