Trauma Informed Care

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Read the Indian Health Manual Chapter 37 - Trauma Informed Care

IHS offers web-based training on trauma informed care (TIC). IHS TIC training has been modified and adapted to address the unique experiences, including historical trauma, of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Historical trauma is the cumulative psychological and emotional wounding across generations.

Training includes various topics, such as:

• Historical Trauma in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
  Focuses on rates of trauma among AI/AN people and the different types of traumas. Addresses impacts of trauma and historical trauma on communities, co-workers, and patients.
• Evidence-Based Practices and Emerging Best Practices
  Focuses on treating trauma and historical trauma, and the complex interaction between them. Various evidence-based practices are also discussed.
• Trauma-Informed and Responsive Workforce
  Focuses on exploring the impacts of trauma and historical trauma on employees’ performance, coworker relationships, and well-being.

Trauma Informed Care Web-Based Trainings

Access past TIC webinars on the Webinar Archives Trauma Informed Care page.

Access self-paced course sessions through On Demand training.

Visit the Tele-Education Webinars page to access training related to a variety of behavioral health topics.

Trauma Informed Care Resources

• Addressing Trauma in American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov : ASPE Report (August 2016)
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Trauma-Informed Approaches: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice to Build Resilience in Children and Families Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov : ASPE One-Pager (June 2019)
• Review of Trauma-Informed Initiatives at the Systems Level Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov : ASPE Research Review (June 2019)
• Resources Specific to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov Resources Specific to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities
• SAMHSA’s Trauma Resource Center Websites Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• TIP 57: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov