From Trauma to Resiliency

<p><em>From Trauma to Resiliency</em> integrates research and practice of trauma-informed care reviewing the neuroscience of trauma and highlighting relationship-based interventions for diverse populations that have faced multiple traumas. Chapters explore the experiences of oppressed groups that include survivors of abuse war poverty Indigenous youth Middle Eastern refugee mothers individuals who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities (SGM) and children and youth involved in child welfare foster care and juvenile justice systems. In each chapter contributors provide strengths-based trauma-informed strategies that can be used in clinical settings school-based programs and in urban communities where food insecurity limited access to health services and community violence are prevalent. Professionals and students in counseling social work psychology child welfare education and other programs will come away from the book with culturally affirming trauma-informed interventions and models of care that promote well-being and resilience.</p>