Healing Happens Through Relationships

Rachel Archambault, M.A. CCC-SLP is speech-language pathologist who specializes in trauma-informed care (TIC). Rachel found TIC after experiencing a traumatic event at work on 2/14/18. She was looking for ways to help her students who had just undergone trauma as well as herself. She realized that not only would this help for those specific students, but that TIC could be applied to any setting, any population, and with any age group. As an SLP, she offers a unique perspective to how trauma informed care falls under her professional scope of practice as well as for other healthcare professionals and educators.

Key Takeaways: It takes a relationship t truly help heal someone. Even when they have the best intentions, leaders who make decisions unilaterally are not trusted or supported because of a lack of collaboration. Voice is easier to give an opportunity to than taking action on choice. Voice and choice build trust. Lack of either erode it due to negative thoughts. Active listening includes fostering the other person's ability to speak by not inserting your own story into theirs. Validating emotions is the easiest way to avoid causing harm. We should never say we understand. It’s important to ask the specific question of how can I make this a more safe environment for you. Language and actions make a large, often unseen difference in how much a person feels safe or as if they belong. You should always be asking "who am I harming with this decision". Don’t make your job career, or role your identity. Stay in Touch:
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