Trauma-Informed Health Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals

Written by Karen Treisman, this exhaustive reflective resource delves into the values, principles, and practical applications of trauma-informed and -infused health care. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the different types of trauma, including medical and health trauma, and the impact of adversities, social inequalities, and stressors on individuals and communities.

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Health and Relationships

Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s health and relationships with health providers. This book examines the effects of trauma on physical and mental health, as well as the importance of cultural humility, secondary and vicarious trauma, burnout, and moral injury in the healthcare sector.

Organizational Trauma: A Critical Issue in Healthcare

The book also tackles the critical issue of organizational trauma, providing guidance on how to avoid practices that may traumatize or retraumatize individuals, and the role of cultural understanding, language, leadership, staff wellbeing, and the physical environment in creating a trauma-informed healthcare setting.

Real-World Examples and Practical Strategies for Positive Change

Drawing on the experiences of individuals who have received healthcare services and active practitioners, this book spans diverse healthcare settings, from doctor’s surgeries to hospitals and allied health services. It demonstrates how “every interaction can be an intervention” and provides readers with practical examples, graphics, and reflective exercises to support positive change.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: March 21, 2024
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 368
• ISBN-10: 1839976144
• ISBN-13: 978-1839976148