Trauma must be understood as not only an event, but also as lasting effects that can influence people's behavior far from the time and place of a traumatic experience. Understanding trauma is a key aspect of compassionate leadership.
The ACEs study reveals the prevalence of trauma in the American population, helping us understand the significance of trauma-informed leadership.
How does trauma can affect someone's productivity and perceived safety in the work place? The answer may surprise you.
To create a trauma informed workplace, we must: (1) Realize how widespread trauma is, (2) Recognize the signs and symptoms, (3) Respond in a trauma informed way, and (4) Resist re-traumatization.