In the trauma healing process, we must help our clients to slow down and notice the differences between emotions, bodily sensations, and thoughts.

When an organization does not give attention to the varying safety needs of its clients and staff, it risks harmfully impacting those that are vulnerable.

Whether we know if someone has a history of trauma or not, there are key principles we can follow to ensure the way we interact and offer our services embodies a trauma-informed approach.

Healing from this kind of self-perspective is a slow, yet foundational goal for resolving the impact of developmental trauma.

We envision a world where everyone is trauma-informed, and our hope is that these five principles will help your organization join us on this path.

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