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Trauma-informed care is a crucial framework for treatment practitioners in Mental Health (MH) and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA), emphasizing a compassionate and understanding approach to individuals who have experienced trauma. This model recognizes the widespread prevalence of trauma and acknowledges its profound impact on mental health and substance use. Practitioners adopting trauma-informed care prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment, fostering trust, and avoiding re-traumatization. Key principles include understanding the prevalence of trauma, recognizing its effects on individuals, integrating trauma-sensitive practices into treatment plans, and promoting a strengths-based and empowering approach. By incorporating trauma-informed care, practitioners enhance their ability to provide sensitive and effective interventions that consider the complex intersections of trauma and behavioral health, ultimately fostering healing and resilience in their clients.
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