Working with Women: The role of trauma-informed approaches

The effects of trauma often leave many blaming themselves for what is not working, compounding feelings of shame, fear, and helplessness. Learn the impacts of trauma on women who use substances, and how trauma-informed approaches create a sense of safety and trust in interactions with patients and clients.

This educational presentation will be a Lunch and Learn format, with an opportunity for questions and answers/discussion.

The effects of trauma often leave many blaming themselves for what is not working, compounding feelings of shame, fear, and helplessness. Learn the impacts of trauma on women who use substances, and how trauma-informed approaches create a sense of safety and trust in interactions with patients and clients.

Following the presentation, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least two ways that trauma impacts behavior relevant to women and people who use substances,
• Identify at least one way that shame impacts behaviors during appointments,
• Identify at least one way that trauma informed care can be utilized to increase cohesion for any team.

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