About the Episode
"Trauma is the underbelly of addiction." In this episode, Jennifer shares a powerful story of a client who overcame homelessness and trauma to find stability and a sense of home. We explore how trauma and addiction are closely linked, and trauma-informed care is essential in addressing both.
Objectives and Discussions
9:55 Stories of Resilience: Overcoming Homelessness and Trauma Explore powerful stories of resilience where individuals overcome homelessness and trauma through support and perseverance.
17:59 Maintaining Well-being in a Challenging Work Environment Discover strategies for healthcare professionals to maintain their mental health and well-being in high-stress work environments.
20:38 Building Trust and Relationships with Patients Learn essential practices for building trust with patients and fostering strong patient relationships in healthcare.
23:45 Low-Barrier Access to Healthcare: Bringing Care to the People Understand the importance of low-barrier access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations, making healthcare accessible to those in need.
27:25 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Addressing Addiction and Mental Health Delve into the significance of trauma-informed care in effectively addressing addiction and mental health issues in clinical settings.
30:02 The Correlation Between Trauma and Addiction Explore the deep connection between trauma and addiction, highlighting the need for comprehensive addiction care.
33:42 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care Emphasize the critical role of trauma-informed care in improving patient outcomes across various healthcare settings.
40:33 The Success of the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic Celebrate the success stories from the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic, where quick and effective addiction treatment is changing lives.
48:20 Expanding Addiction Care Services at The Alex Learn about the ongoing efforts to expand addiction care services at The Alex to better serve the community.
54:37 The Need for Holistic Care Understand the importance of a holistic approach to care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients for comprehensive healing.
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