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What is Trauma-Informed Care?

The University at Buffalo’s Buffalo Center for Social Research explains that Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) recognizes the far-reaching impact of trauma and aims to create environments that promote healing rather than unintentionally causing additional harm. In practice, TIC focuses on identifying and understanding the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma—especially for individuals affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or toxic stress. By fostering safety, support, and trust, Trauma-Informed Care reduces the risk of re-traumatization and helps build long-term resilience and well-being.

Helpful Resources

The links below are also helpful in understanding Trauma-Informed Care to include treatment and care options:

Childhood Trauma 
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris:  
How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Adverse Childhood Experience
(ACEs)
Impact on brain, body and behavior

Brene Brown on Empathy
 

Trees: An Introduction to 
Trauma Informed Care
By Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Toxic Stress

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: 

Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development

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