Frequently Asked Questions

What is culture-specific trauma-informed care?

Culture-specific trauma-informed care looks at how specific populations understand stress, trauma, suffering, and healing, and tailors programs and trainings that are relevant to the language, cultural norms, societal practices, and lived experiences of the specific demographic with whom you work.

Historically, most trauma research has been rooted in an English-based, Eurocentric perspective. This narrow focus means that the cultural nuances of trauma in non-Western populations have often been overlooked. By embracing an emic (from the inside) perspective rather than an etic (from the outside) view, culture-specific trauma-informed care aims to provide mental health support that genuinely resonates with each community’s unique understanding of trauma and healing.

How do I know if my organization needs cultural-specific trauma-informed care services?

If your organization works with a culture or subculture outside of the dominant American or European cultures; if you work with people who have likely experienced potentially traumatic events; if you have ever had a trauma-training or consider yourself trauma-informed; you could likely benefit from culture-specific trauma education.

What types of organizations do you typically work with?

I have worked with nonprofits, freedom and ethical businesses, local government agencies, and academic institutions. (I actually believe everyone should come to the table with these conversations! They’re important!)