The trauma-informed paradigm can be thought of as a big umbrella that many, MANY of today’s biggest topics can fall under. Once thinking in a trauma-informed way becomes a habit, it encompasses your reasoning on what’s happening with people you work with and how to approach working with them.

Illustration of a purple umbrella labeled "The trauma-informed paradigm" shading a brain and a neuron with associated words like "Difference vs. disorder," "Advocacy," "Social justice," "Diversity," "Equity & Inclusion," "Clinical reasoning," "Cultural humility," "Safe community," "Intersectionality," "Burnout," "Rapport vs. relationship," "Counseling," "Neurodiversity affirming," and "Strengths-based approach."