Any experience that is unpleasant and causes, or has the potential to cause, someone distress and/or anxiety. It is important to note that trauma can also be used to refer to the impact of a traumatic event.
Trauma Informed Wales Framework
What is a ‘trauma-informed’ approach?
This approach recognises that everyone has a role in facilitating opportunities and life chances for people affected by trauma and adversity. It is an approach where a person, organisation, programme or system realises the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for healing and overcoming adversity and trauma as an individual or with the support of others, including communities and services.
Trauma Informed Wales Framework
Please email traumainformedfirstaid@gmail.com if you have any questions, suggestions or ideas.
Other resources:
Trauma is Really Strange Comic
The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie | Podcast on Spotify
Trauma Informed Principles in Yoga courses
Cultural trauma as a fundamental cause of health disparities – ScienceDirect | Black Maternal Health – Angie’s Story
Trauma Informed First Aid 