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Utilizing Program Evaluation to Transition Trauma-Informed Care from Concept to Practice

 

Program evaluation using an empirically-validated instrument like the Traumatic Stress Institute’s Online ARTIC (ARTIC stands for Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care) gives you insight into whether the training modality you choose is effective for your staff/agency.  “Trauma-informed care” has become a commonly-used term in healthcare settings as research further supports the impact that past trauma has on an individual’s ability to cope with stress (Gokhale et al., 2020).

While acknowledging the impact of trauma is a step in the right direction, it is imperative that the trauma-informed framework is implemented into practice. This is exceedingly important in behavioral health and education settings where client-facing interactions impact long-term health outcomes.

One of the best evidence-based methods of supporting your agency in its trauma-informed work is to invest in interventions that will establish both a common language and an agency-wide culture shift. Click here to read more...

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