Member Lean-In: Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

For this Member Lean-In, participants are introduced to the key principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), particularly for architects who want to help those affected by natural disasters such as bushfires. TIC emphasises the physical, psychological and emotional safety for both providers and survivors, and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. Trauma, including that associated with disaster, can lead to short- and long-term changes in physiology, emotions, behaviours, thinking and mental capacity. However, most individuals can recover by utilising their natural coping mechanisms and support systems.
Speaker: Dr Anna Wolf, MPsych, PhD, MAPS
Anna is a Clinical Psychologist and Research Fellow at Phoenix Australia. She has worked as a clinician for over 10 years across various public and private hospitals, and not-for-profit organisations. She has also conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Melbourne. Anna currently works in Phoenix Australia’s Training and Workforce Development team. Using both her clinical and research background, she provides specialist trauma-focussed education and training to various organisations, health professionals and the public.
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