This didactic workshop presents trauma-informed care philosophy as outlined by SAMHSA and its utility in group work, education, and organizational leadership. The six trauma-informed principles will be outlined, and participants will be challenged to critically reflect on their relationships to these principles while exploring ways of further integrating them into their practice. Trauma-informed principles will be approached as both clinical guidelines and ethical values. “Trauma-informed” and “trauma-focused” will be differentiated. The importance of preventing retraumatization will be emphasized while exploring the standards for creating optimal conditions for trauma survivors in treatment, education, and organizations. A short experiential process will be facilitated using role playing techniques to help participants practice embodying trauma-informed principles in common clinical, educational, and organizational scenarios.

Giacomucci, S. (2023). Trauma-informed Principles in Group Therapy, Psychodrama, and Organizations: Action Methods for Leadership. Taylor & Francis.
Bloom, S. L. (2013). Creating sanctuary: Toward the evolution of sane societies (Revised). New York: Routledge.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014a). SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 14-4884. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014b). Trauma-informed care in behavioral health services. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 57. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

DATE: Saturday April 13th
TIME: 8 PM CET

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcuyqrz8vE9BU1vgEWjzupVAngOfhW6ar