; Home Trauma-Informed Care Trauma-Informed Care CFI takes a trauma-informed care approach to care and treatment. Our staff has been trained to acknowledge trauma’s pervasiveness, recognize signs and symptoms of trauma, and incorporate knowledge about trauma into a person’s care plan. Meet our trainers here. Did You Know? 70 percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. That's 223.4 million people. What Is Trauma? Trauma can be a one-time, multiple or long-lasting series of events that is emotionally disturbing or life-threatening. Trauma has lasting adverse effects on all aspects of a person’s total health — mental, physical, social, emotional, financial and spiritual. Traumatic events might include: • Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse • Childhood neglect • Living with a family member with mental health or substance use disorders • Sudden, unexplained separation from a loved one • Poverty • Racism, discrimination, and oppression • Violence in the community, war, or terrorism What Is Trauma-Informed Care? A trauma-informed approach acknowledges that trauma is pervasive, and takes into account a person’s past and present traumas. It shifts focus from, “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” It is an approach that assumes that an individual is more likely than not to have a history of trauma, and ac-tively strives to avoid triggering trauma symptoms and re-traumatization. Key components to trauma-informed care include creating a physically and emotionally safe environment, establishing trust, supporting choice, and creating a collaborative approach to care. The Toll of Trauma It could be a turbulent childhood, a death in the family, or witnessing domestic abuse or other violent act. These traumatic events can make you believe you are in danger of being harmed. And they have serious re-percussions, triggering emotional and physical reactions that can make it more likely that you could develop a serious health condition, including heart disease and cancer. Contact Info Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone: 414-937-2020 Email: info@mcfi.net Home Programs & Services Get Involved About MCFI Donate News Contact Us Diversity & Inclusion Trauma Informed Care Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map Donate Now DONATE Sign up for our newsletter Email By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Centers for Independence, 2020 W. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, US, http://www.mcfi.net. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact. SUBMIT Copyright 2021 - Milwaukee Center for Independence - All Rights Reserved