In the realms of social media it’s not uncommon these days to see “TI” or “trauma-informed” in the bios of those who run mental health, therapy, or psychological social media accounts. But what doe that mean? Does it mean that those who state they are “trauma-informed” understand trauma? Know how to spot it in their clients? Does it mean they’ve read The Body Keeps the Score (great book, by the way) and love Gabor Mate? Or does it mean they are able to work with and help alleviate symptoms of and process trauma?
Well, in this episode I am once more joined by Health Psychologist, Jo Rodriguez (otherwise known as @straightforwardpsychology) to discuss what being trauma-informed actually means, how that might apply in social media spaces, and (most importantly) what it is not.
I always enjoy chatting to Jo and value her insights and experience (and her love of f-bombs). Hopefully you enjoy hearing us waffle on (constructively). If you have any thoughts, questions, or challenges to what we have to say, please let us know.
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Resources
(Mis)understanding trauma-informed approaches in mental health by Angela Sweeney (2018).
Trauma-informed mental healthcare in the UK by Sweeney, Clement, Filson, & Kennedy (2016).
Music
Opening: “Chilled Ambient Minimal”
Closing: “Seven” - Tobu
23: What does it Mean to be Trauma-Informed?