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CrossCurrents cover

Spring 2009

Are you trauma-informed?

cover art by Eva-Marie Stern

Empty hallway

No safe haven

Restraints reform targets traumatizing hospital practices… more»

empty bench in wet park

Beyond survival

Facing the past, claiming the present… more»

woman's face

Helping to heal the scars

What does trauma-informed care look like? more»

man speaking

“Hear me, don’t hurt me”

Survivors teach powerful lessons in trauma and transformation… more»

Spring 2009 cover image

The last word
Should inpatient psychiatric wards be gender segregated?

Historical references conjure up negative images of crowded insane asylums… read more & comment»

Expanding the circle of care

What does a trauma-informed system mean for family-centred care? more»

A trauma-informed checklist

While the checklist was reprinted with permission in print, we are unable to provide it online. Take a look at the Trauma-informed Toolkit in PDF form.

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note from the editor

Every day, front-line mental health and addiction professionals work with people who have a history of trauma… more»

a view from camh

This issue of CrossCurrents focuses on trauma-informed care, which in its broadest conceptualization means an effort to understand and integrate the experiences of the individual… more»

issues and trends

Equine therapy harnesses the healing power of horses… more»

research update

Recent studies from around the world… more»

profile

When helping hurts: Program addresses vicarious trauma… more»

reviews

The Twenty-Four Carat Buddha… more»

Downloaded… more»

myth busters

“Get over it!” Combating myths about PTSD… more»

Discussion

Post your comments, ask questions, get answers… join in»

Event Calendar

Upcoming events and notices… more»

Feedback

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