Addressing Triggers in a Trauma Informed Workplace
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The content segments discuss the importance of creating a safe and trauma-informed workplace environment. The transcript emphasizes the need to address triggers and trauma reactions in both staff and clients. It highlights the prevalence of traumatic experiences in the population and the potential triggers that can arise in the workplace, such as layoffs and abandonment. The transcript emphasizes that behavior is a form of communication and that people's actions can indicate whether they feel safe or threatened.
The segments also discuss the impact of trauma on individuals and organizations. They highlight the various symptoms and behaviors that can arise when individuals do not feel safe, such as aggression, withdrawal, and reduced productivity. The transcript emphasizes the need for organizations to consider whether these behaviors are a result of triggering prior trauma reactions or external stressors.
Furthermore, the content emphasizes the importance of addressing abandonment issues and creating a physically safe and welcoming environment. It discusses the significance of recognizing and addressing sensory triggers and the specific needs of individuals. The transcript also highlights the importance of promoting emotional intelligence and distress tolerance within organizations.
Overall, the content emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for both staff and clients. It emphasizes the need for organizations to address triggers, trauma reactions, and abandonment issues, as well as to create a physically safe and welcoming environment. The content also highlights the importance of promoting emotional intelligence, responsibility, clear communication, and understanding within organizations.
The content segments discuss the importance of creating a safe and trauma-informed workplace environ