Trauma Informed Care & Education

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration produced this guide to trauma-informed approaches in health care. Access here

ACOG Committee Opinion: "Caring for Patients Who Have Experienced Trauma"

Obstetrician–gynecologists should become familiar with the trauma-informed model of care and strive to universally implement a trauma-informed approach across all levels of their practice with close attention to avoiding stigmatization and prioritizing resilience. Access the Committee Opinion

"Teaching Trauma-Informed Care: A Symposium for Medical Students," MedEdPORTAL

A large body of evidence links exposure to childhood trauma with negative health outcomes. Training future physicians to recognize and respond to trauma is paramount, and engaging medical students in the preclinical years affords the opportunity to foster the development of a trauma-informed lens that can then be solidified during clinical clerkships. PubMed

 "No-test medication abortion: A sample protocol for increasing access during a pandemic and beyond," Contraception

Researchers present a sample protocol for providing a “no-test” medication abortion that includes recommendations for patient selection, Rh status evaluation and management, the treatment regimen, and follow-up. PubMed

"Health Equity Rounds: An Interdisciplinary Case Conference to Address Implicit Bias and Structural Racism for Faculty and Trainees," MedEdPORTAL

Health Equity Rounds provide a unique forum for practitioners across training levels to address structural racism and implicit bias. Learn more about the implementation of this cirriculum

When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women

The authors of this book expertly and compassionately address the unusual and distressing challenges that arise for abuse survivors during the childbirth experience. Learn more

"Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes," Obstetrics & Gynecology

Researchers found a strong association between adverse childhood experiences and adverse pregnancy outcomes. One in four individuals referred to a perinatal mental health program who were pregnant or postpartum had a high ACE score. Having a high ACE score was associated with an increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and preterm birth. PubMed