Trauma-Informed Care Foundations

Course Description: Trauma-Informed Care enables healthcare professionals to understand how trauma can impact a person’s health, behavior, and experience within medical settings. It takes a closer look at what trauma is, how common it is among patients, and why recognizing its effects is essential to providing compassionate, effective care. This article outlines the body’s natural trauma responses, explores how trauma can affect patient engagement and treatment adherence, and highlights the six core principles of trauma-informed care. By learning to approach patients with a sense of safety, trust, and empathy, providers are able to create care environments that support healing.