ESC US Educational Program Why Our Language Matters The Trauma Informed Approach

Angie Doss, Chief Development and Marketing Officer of Oklahoma-based Sunbeam Family Services, discusses the need for sensitivity and understanding when working with individuals who have experienced trauma, which includes highlighting how language can either empower or retraumatize. Through a video and discussions, attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed approaches and adopting people-first language…