Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Toolkit

Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Trauma Informed C re 4 Hour General Training

Rev. 5/2019

Professional Quality of Life Compassion Satisfaction Compassion Fatigue

Self Care

 Accept your feelings as normal (empathy is tiring)  Reach out to others  Eat a healthy diet

Burnout

 Make stress reduction a priority  Practice mindful breathing  Monitor sensory input  Make time to relax  Find coping strategies

Secondary Trauma

Practice a Balanced Life

Governance and Leadership How does agency leadership communicate its support for implementing a trauma informed approach? Policy Are policies in place for recognizing trauma, planning, and services? Physical Environment Does your agency promote a sense of safety, calming, and de-escalation for children and/or staff?

Engagement and Involvement

How do people with lived traumatic experiences have the opportunity to provide feedback to the organization on quality improvement for better engagement and services?

74

14