#TransformTrauma, a Podcast for the Trauma-Informed Movement Jesse Kohler

“Trauma-informed” is not a checklist or destination–it’s an ongoing commitment to a nearly always evolving process. How do these concepts, policies, and practices manifest amongst co-workers? How can your team enliven trauma-informed principles in their work and interactions?

This episode of TransformTrauma features the CTIPP team discussing how they’ve co-constructed their work culture and integrated trauma-informed principles into their operations. Join Whitney Marris, LCSW, Jesse Kohler, Antron McCullough, and Laura Braden as they break down what’s working, challenges encountered, and lessons learned along the way.

Have you ever wondered how design intersects with trauma-informed care? Learn how simple adjustments in design can create profound changes, enabling transformation and positively affecting the lives of those who have experienced trauma. We discuss practical strategies, principles, and real-life examples to foster environments that promote healing and safety. Inclusivity lies at the heart of our discussion. We explore how design can be a tool for empowerment, giving voice to marginalized communities–and how co-creation builds spaces that genuinely reflect and uplift the people they represent.

The episode provides insights into the challenges faced by the counseling profession in addressing trauma and mental health needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guests also emphasized the importance of mental health literacy, the evolving landscape of mental health services, including telehealth and virtual sessions, and the holistic approach required to address trauma and systemic issues.

“Trauma-informed journalism means understanding trauma, understanding what a trauma survivor is experiencing before you show up at their door, and understanding how your actions [as a journalist] will impact them after you pack up and leave. It’s also about creating safe and predictable spaces. It’s about forgetting all the rules that we usually abide by… and recognizing that when it comes to trauma, we need to be treating our interview subjects differently.” – Author, consultant, and former crime reporter Tamara Cherry

A trauma-informed care model revolutionizes women's healthcare by acknowledging and responding to patients' trauma experiences to meet them where they are—not where a provider expects them to be.

"Trauma-informed workplaces offer a sanctuary of safety and support, a place where people can bring their whole selves and be valued for who they are." - Sandra L. Bloom, M.D., CTIPP Board Chair, and Founder of Creating PRESENCE