Summary

Summary Student Full Name Institutional Affiliation Course Full Title Instructor Full Name Due Date What is the main information I need to remember as a trauma informed social worker? Prevalence and Impact of Trauma: In the TIP, much importance is given to the fact that trauma is so present in people's lives. Research shows that large percentages of men, 61%, and women, 51%, will be exposed to trauma in their lifetime, some of which include natural disasters and life-threatening automobile accidents (Part 1: A Practical Guide for the Provision of Behavioral Health Services, n.d.). This prevalence calls for the adoption of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) into behavioral health services to cater to the effects of trauma on people's well-being. Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Principles: As TIC principles highlighted, it is essential to acknowledge the impacts of trauma in people's lives. Some of these include: Awareness of the effects of trauma, attaining trauma-informed knowledge and competency and the provision of trauma-informed measures that prevent re-trauma (Part 1: A Practical Guide for the Provision of Behavioral Health Services, n.d.). TIC encourages and supports family and client-centered care practices to the belief that other programs may not be sufficient for women with a history of trauma. Link Between Trauma and Substance Use/Mental Disorders: The TIP also stresses the high correlation between trauma and substance use disorders as well as mental health problems. Self-chosen negative consequences refer to situations and circumstances that negatively affect the treatment and recovery of clients with substance abuse and mental disorders, with clients who have trauma histories l...