Welcome to the second issue of Blue Knot Review – an electronic journal chronicling recent developments and new perspectives around childhood trauma and trauma-informed practice.
The Challenges of Embedding
Trauma-Informed Care
Whilst mental health nurses (MHN) appreciate that the majority of people admitted to acute inpatient settings are likely to have been exposed to trauma at some point in their life, the system faces significant challenges to integrate trauma informed care (TIC) models in these settings.
In this article we introduce the “Literature review of trauma-informed care: Implications for mental health nurses working in acute inpatient settings in Australia.” by Allyson Wilson, Marie Hutchinson and John Hurley. Recently published in International Journal Of Mental Health Nursing 2017. We provide the abstract for the article, a quote from the discussion and a link to the full document. Read more here
Legal Professionals Experience Vicarious Trauma TooLawyers are focusing more on their mental health and the wellbeing and that of their profession, overall. The spotlight is also turning to the personal costs of working with clients who have experienced diverse traumas. Some legal practitioners are speaking out about their own challenges, including some well-known barristers and judges. Read more here.
ACEs Reduce Lifespan & Create Economic Impact of $9.1 BillionThis short video shows the story of a small boy who grows up with ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). He says, “What is happening to me right now means I will more likely have serious health problems in middle age and die sooner that I should.” In the second part of the video the boy tells the other story of how his life changed when his family received help from the police, community nurses and the teachers at school – these few interventions helped the family navigate their
difficulties and changed the outcomes for the children. Read more and watch the video here.
Six Myths About DID"Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a complex, posttraumatic, developmental disorder for which we now, after four decades of research, have an authoritative research base, but a number of misconceptualizations and myths about the disorder remain, compromising both patient care and research."
This article examines the empirical literature pertaining to recurrently expressed beliefs regarding DID.
Read more here.
BLUE KNOT DAY 2017:
#UNITE IN SUPPORT OF ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMAPreparations are well underway for Blue Knot Foundation’s national awareness and fundraising day, Blue Knot Day, which this year will be held on Monday 16 October. On this day and throughout the week of 16-22 October, we will ask all Australians to unite in support of the 5 million Australian adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Read more here.
Blue Knot Foundation is the leading national organisation working to improve the lives of the five million (1 in 4) Australian adults who are survivors of childhood trauma.
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Blue Knot Foundation would like to thank Keren Seelander (b.1957 Keith S.A.) for her generosity in allowing us to use extracts of her artwork for the banner of Blue Knot Review. Each issue will give readers a taste of her art. Critics say Keren’s artwork has the ability to touch people deeply, and we think so too! You can view her work: http://www.seelander.com.au.
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Blue Knot Review is an eJournal chronicling recent developments and new perspectives around childhood trauma and trauma-informed practice. Contact newsletter@blueknot.org.au for feedback or to contribute.
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