Ask the Expert: Trauma Sensitive Communication

Type:
  Video
Duration:
22 minutes
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Daisy Gomez, EdD and Megan Cox, MA
Relevant categories:
Cultural Responsiveness Resilience
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Overview

As a provider, the way you communicate with clients is foundational in building trusting and stable relationships. Using trauma and resilience informed skills helps engage individuals in ways that empower them and provide connection. Watch this video to learn why trauma sensitive communication is important and how to implement it professionally and personally.

  Keywords: communication, foster care, trauma and resilience informed care
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