3 Pillars & Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach
This blog explains that trauma-informed care begins with a clear awareness that trauma is widespread and profoundly influences how people perceive and respond to the world. It introduces three core pillars:
Awareness – Acknowledge how common trauma is and educate yourself on its varied forms and lasting impacts.
Recognition – Learn to spot trauma responses in others (like fight, flight, or freeze), which may be coping mechanisms rather than behavioural problems.
Adaptation – Adjust your language, actions, and service delivery to avoid re-traumatising individuals, and instead support their healing through trust and empathy.
The blog shifts the critical question from “What’s wrong with this person?” to “What has happened to them?”, advocating for a trauma-informed mindset that creates safer, more understanding environments.
View it here: https://ctrinstitute.com/blog/trauma-informed/