Trauma Informed Care Training
Trauma-informed CareTraining is an approach to providing services that recognizes and responds to the impact of trauma on individuals. The goal of trauma-informed care is to create an environment that is sensitive and supportive, minimizing the risk of re-traumatization, and promoting healing and resilience.
A Focus on First Responders...Am I One?
First responders include firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, social workers, emergency medical technicians, or other individuals who responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other emergencies in the course of their professional duties.
What is Trauma Informed Care Training?
In trauma informed care training, key principles are present to ensure the sensitive and supportive space and the intent to minimize re-traumatization while those we serve are healing. Those key principles include safety, the understanding of the impact of trauma, trustworthiness and transparency, support from peers, collaboration in relationships, empowerment of voice and choice, and cultural, historical and gender issues.
Specific Strategies that will be Discussed
Again, trauma-informed care training involves teaching individuals and organizations strategies to create an environment that is sensitive and supportive to those who have experienced trauma. We provide education and awareness about the impact of trauma on individuals through a strengths-based approach. This also includes ensuring policies and procedures within the organization align with trauma-informed principles and use trauma-informed language. The importance of building trust and rapport is imperative to trauma-informed care displaying empathy, active listening skills, and how to develop non-judgmental attitudes
Benefits of the Training for First Responders
First responders are the first interaction individuals have after a traumatic event occurs. When someone has been traumatized, their first interaction is crucial as it is the first step toward their healing journey. A huge benefit of trauma-informed training for first responders is enhancing interactions with traumatized individuals to effectively communicate and de-escalate to avoid re-traumatization and improve overall care, trust, and safety with the individual.
Key Components of the Training
The key components of the trauma informed care training include the following:
Secondary Trauma Risk Reduction: First responders are at risk of experiencing secondary trauma or vicarious trauma due to repeated exposure to distressing situations. Trauma-informed care training includes strategies for self-care, stress management, and recognizing the signs of vicarious trauma to minimize its impact on responders.
Team Dynamics: When responders are trained to understand the effects of trauma, they can better support each other and work cohesively in challenging situations.
Cultural Sensitivity: The training includes a focus on cultural competence, helping first responders understand and respect the diversity of backgrounds and experiences among those they encounter. This is important for providing inclusive and effective care.
Enhancing Crisis Intervention Skills: First responders often engage in crisis intervention. Trauma-informed care training provides additional skills and strategies for effectively managing crises while considering the trauma background of the individuals involved.
Reducing Stigma: Trauma-informed care training helps reduce stigma associated with mental health issues and trauma. This, in turn, encourages individuals to seek help and support when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In any high stress situation where trauma is imminent, such as when a Dallas/Fort Worth first responder is dispatched, trauma informed care is the best care. The necessary skills for self and others to decrease the traumatic experience is learned through trauma informed care training and increases the success of the call. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is large and having this training for your team can enhance the relationships within the community and within the department.
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If you are looking to enhance the skills of being a trauma informed team for sensitive and supportive environment for those served in the community, this training benefits you!
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No other private practice in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has a more diverse team than BPOQe where every clinician is equipped to provide trauma informed care training to first responders.
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Both! The training is offered both in-person (by specific trainers) and virtually. You simply indicate about which is best for your department/company/business.
Contact Us
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm
Location
10228 E Northwest Hwy Unit #325 Dallas, TX 75238
Phone
+1 (682)- 405- 7689