"Have you ever thought of trauma as anything other than the most horrific act? Before learning about Trauma Informed Care, I wouldn’t have believed that over 70% of society has experienced some form of trauma in their lives; and most likely as a child....
"Let’s explore the trauma and the changing family structure just for a millisecond. Today 41.5% of all babies from all races combined are born to single mothers. And for those married couples...the divorce rate in America for first marriages is 50%, the divorce rate for second marriages is 67% and for third marriages is 74%....
"Want to know if you or someone you care about is receiving trauma informed care?
Ask these questions about the organization providing services: • Have you been asked if you’ve experienced some kind of trauma and encouraged to discuss how this has affected your life?
• Do you know if evidence based treatments are available or being used to assist you?
• Do the providers help you to feel empowered that you can heal from the trauma you’ve experienced?
• Do you feel safe and free from re-traumatization when receiving care?...
"Seven Counties is one of the first organizations in Kentucky to embrace Trauma Informed Care...."
http://blogs.courier-journal.com/betterlife/gwencooper/2013/09/08/trauma-informed-care/
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