"If we don't look for or acknowledge 
trauma in the lives 
of  children, adolescents and adults, 

we end up chasing behaviours

and limiting
 the possibilities for change."

Jennifer Wilgocki MS, LCSW (revised)

Slide 82

"Many providers 
assume that abuse experiences (trauma) 
are additional problems for the person, 
rather than the central problem (Hodas, 2004).
Universal Precautions as a Core Trauma Informed Concept
- Presume that 
every person in a treatment setting
 has been exposed to 
abuse, violence, neglect 
or other traumatic experiences."

Slide 95

Presentation by Steven J Onken PhD University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
Honouring the Voyage, Reaching the Destination:  
Mental Health Recovery in Wellbeing.

Exploring Relations in Mental Health: 
Health, Recovery & Wellbeing
ASPAC Conference Perth WA 
June 11-13, 2012

Took note of these two slides recently when viewing a download from RFWA resource.

This resonates strongly with me and my practice experience.
What's your experience; what do you think of these quotes?

There are some excellent resources available on 
Richmond Fellowship WA (RFWA) website, see link on this blog site.

lanie