Kristen Doughty1. 1. Dr. Doughty: Instructional Coordinator/Nursing Faculty, Delaware Technical Community College, Newark, DE.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Traumatic experiences across the lifespan can affect an individual's physical, social, and emotional health and cognitive development. There has been an increased focus on trauma-informed initiatives in various public and health care sectors, but these initiatives are lacking in higher education. METHOD: A pre-post survey design was used in a trauma-informed professional development session. The survey evaluated educator's knowledge and perceptions of trauma-informed care (TIC) and trauma-informed educational strategies (TIES). Select interviews were then conducted to further analyze knowledge and perception related to TIC and TIES. RESULTS: The results demonstrated an increase in knowledge of TIC and TIES, as well as an improved ability to support students. P values were statistically significant at <.05. CONCLUSION: The integration of a trauma-informed professional development session for all educators is the first step in the integration of TIC in higher education and a transition to a trauma-sensitive culture.
BACKGROUND: Traumatic experiences across the lifespan can affect an individual's physical, social, and emotional health and cognitive development. There has been an increased focus on trauma-informed initiatives in various public and health care sectors, but these initiatives are lacking in higher education. METHOD: A pre-post survey design was used in a trauma-informed professional development session. The survey evaluated educator's knowledge and perceptions of trauma-informed care (TIC) and trauma-informed educational strategies (TIES). Select interviews were then conducted to further analyze knowledge and perception related to TIC and TIES. RESULTS: The results demonstrated an increase in knowledge of TIC and TIES, as well as an improved ability to support students. P values were statistically significant at <.05. CONCLUSION: The integration of a trauma-informed professional development session for all educators is the first step in the integration of TIC in higher education and a transition to a trauma-sensitive culture.