Family members are more likely to show up and continuously engage in the treatment process when a service provider welcomes their participation and respects their experiences. The Partnering with Youth and Families Committee of SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) developed a tip sheet for providers seeking to build a trauma-responsive practice to share power with families, youth, and children. The tip sheet discusses the importance of enhanced participation and its positive outcomes for trauma-informed care.
What’s Sharing Power Got to Do with Trauma-Informed Practice?
Year: 2016