Trauma affects people across all ages, professions, and backgrounds.

Its impact can include:

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• Mental health, emotions, and mood

• Physical health and sleep

• Relationships and daily functioning

Trauma-Informed Care ensures interactions and treatments consider these effects and actively help prevent further harm.

While medications can support recovery, the core focus is on empowering, holistic strategies.

1. Safety – Emotional, physical, and psychological safety

2. Trustworthiness – Transparency and consistency in communication and care

3. Choice – Supporting autonomy and giving options

4. Collaboration & Empowerment – Centering strengths, resilience, and self-efficacy

These principles guide every interaction, whether it involves talk therapy, self-regulation strategies, or medication support when appropriate.

Trauma affects the nervous system, not just the mind:

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• Stress can trigger hypervigilance, anxiety, and difficulty focusing

• Chronic trauma may influence inflammation, sleep, and physical health

• Self-regulation, grounding, and nervous system support are central to TIC

Medication can complement these strategies but is never the sole focus.

TIC prioritizes safety, trust, and skills that empower recovery.