Imagine what it would feel like to work in a workplace that was truly trauma-informed, where every aspect of the environment and interactions is designed to foster healing, safety, and understanding for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma. From the moment you step in, you're met with an atmosphere of empathy and respect, where colleagues and supervisors are not just aware of the potential impacts of trauma, but actively strive to create an environment that promotes mental and emotional well-being. 

Meetings begin with mindfulness practices, ensuring everyone is present and centered, and communication is characterized by patience, active listening, and validation. Support systems are seamlessly integrated, providing access to resources such as counseling, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for self-care. In this workplace, disclosure of trauma is met with compassion rather than stigma, and accommodations are readily provided to ensure that triggers are minimized. 

Ultimately, such a trauma-informed workplace cultivates a culture of solidarity and growth, empowering employees to not only succeed professionally but also to heal and thrive personally.

Traditional Human Resources is not Trauma-Informed. In fact, it is all too often trauma inducing. For leaders who see the link between employee wellbeing and company productivity, the answer is simple. Trauma-informed HR practices are essential because they acknowledge and address the profound impact that trauma can have on individuals in various aspects of their lives, including their work environment. Trauma-informed HR recognizes that we all bring our own histories into he work place and many employees may have experienced traumatic events or adverse childhood experiences that can affect their well-being, behavior, and performance at work. By integrating trauma-informed principles into HR strategies, organizations can create a safer and more supportive workplace for all employees. 

Incorporating trauma-informed HR practices requires training, awareness, and ongoing commitment from HR professionals and organizational leadership. By fostering an environment that recognizes and responds to the impact of trauma, organizations can create a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Typically as an organization implements a trauma-informed approach to care, Human Resources departments are tasked to hold other departments accountable to metrics, but often escape the microscope's  examination inwards. Within organizations, HR can be a place of re-traumatization and distrust. Our approach openly acknowledges the dichotomy of employee wellness and traditional HR practices.