Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Toolkit

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Rev. 5/2019

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Discussion

#5 – Empowerment, Voice and Choice

Examples of Recognizing Strengths

∗ Individuals’ strengths and experiences are recognized and built upon; the experience of having a voice and choice is validated and new skills are developed. ∗ The organization fosters a belief in resilience. ∗ Clients are supported in developing self-advocacy skills and self-empowerment.

Empowered in Choosing Care

∗ It’s important to present options and allow clients to choose: which clinician or service provider they can see, when and where they can be seen. ∗ Collaborate and involve the client in decisions about the care so that you are not just doing things to the client. ∗ The client must have the right skills to be able to have a voice and feel empowered. ∗ The agency may need to help trauma survivors build communications skills so that they feel competent speaking up for themselves.

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