Karen Treisman (Author) Karen Treisman, MBE,?is an award-winning specialist Clinical Psychologist, trainer, organizational consultant, and bestselling author, working in the UK and internationally. Karen is also the Director of Safe Hands and Thinking Minds Training and Consultancy services. Mandy Davis (Author) Mandy Davis, LCSW, PhD, is a Professor of Practice at Portland State University School of Social Work and Director of?Trauma-Informed Oregon, a statewide initiative to implement trauma-informed practices. Mandy also provides training and consultation nationally and internationally.
Description
Moving towards being more trauma-informed?isn't?a checklist;?it's?a continual process of reflection, adaptation, and growth.?Implementing trauma-informed care at an organizational and system level is sometimes described in linear and simplified ways. Yet in practice it can be uneven, multi-layered, textured, and emotionally heavy. At times, trauma-informed practice may be diluted, overclaimed, or misunderstood. In this accessible and insightful book, award-winning psychologists?Dr Karen Treisman?and?Dr Mandy Davis?answer?40 of the most common and thorny questions asked and dilemmas faced by leaders, managers, and practitioners. They draw on real-world experience, psychological insight, everyday lessons learned use reflective questioning. Examples of some of the 40 questions explored include, "How do we do trauma-informed with funding cuts?", "Is trauma informed just about being sweet and nice?" and "How about when it collides and jars with existing policies and procedures?". Bridging theory and practice,?this curious and reflective book is a companion for creating trauma-informed cultures across health, education, social care, and justice settings.?Grounded, practical, and inspiring,?it is essential?for professionals and policymakers?seeking?to?move beyond intention and towards meaningful, lasting change with integrity, courage, humility, and curiosity.