Organizational Benefits of Trauma Informed Care Organizational Health

Organizational Benefits of Trauma Informed Care

Organizational Health Defining Organizational Health An organization’s ability to function effectively, to cope adequately, to change appropriately, and to grow from within. Trauma Informed Care First and secondhand exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects of toxic stress is prevalent in the workplace. Through Trauma Informed Care, organizational health improvements can be achieved by focusing efforts on building an inclusive and resilient workforce. Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

Evidence-Based Practices The Trauma Informed Care Framework = Evidence-Based Practices An evidence-based practice (EBP) is any practice that relies on scientific evidence for guidance and decision-making. Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

Organizational Benefits of Trauma Informed Care Organizational Resilience Increased Morale & Satisfaction Staff feel safe and connected to do their best work Staff feel valued Higher Productivity Higher Retention Less absenteeism Turnover rates decrease Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

Increased Morale & Satisfaction Connection & Belonging § Staff feel valued and appreciated § Organizational culture of inclusivity § Stronger connection to the organization’s mission Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

Higher Retention Valued & Invested § Reflective supervision § Increases loyalty to the organization § Less compassion fatigue, absenteeism, and/or burn out § Reduces turnover Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

Higher Productivity Empowerment & Choice § Promotes collaboration in and out of the organization § Uses a strengths-based approach to focus on the future and skillbuilding § Increases quality and effectiveness of services § Unified message and goals § Expectations are clear and consistent Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

Organizational Resilience Co-Care leads to Resiliency § Proactive approach to safety and harm-reduction § Reduces re-traumatization of staff and clients § Organizational support encourages healing § Builds resilience against vicarious trauma § Mutual peer support environment Compassion Appreciation Resilience Empowerment

? ? ? ? Kelsey J. Bang-Olsen, MPA Snohomish County Human Services Planner Kelsey. Bang-Olsen@snoco. org ? ? Compassion ? Appreciation ? Resilience ? ? ? Empowerment ?