Navigating the Journey to Trauma-Informed Organizational Change

A practical companion to navigating the most common pitfalls, tensions and challenges organisations face when implementing trauma-informed practice. 

A clear, grounded guide to the real work of trauma‑informed practice. Treisman and Davis tackle 40 tough questions with honesty and insight providing practical tools to help leaders navigate barriers and move from intention to meaningful, lasting change.

Moving towards being more trauma-informed isn't a checklist; it's a continual process of reflection, adaptation, and growth. Implementing trauma-informed care at an organizational and system level is sometimes described in linear and simplified ways. Yet in practice it can be uneven, multi-layered, textured, and emotionally heavy. At times, trauma-informed practice may be diluted, overclaimed, or misunderstood.

In this accessible and insightful book, award-winning psychologists Dr Karen Treisman and Dr Mandy Davis answer 40 of the most common and thorny questions asked and dilemmas faced by leaders, managers, and practitioners. They draw on real-world experience, psychological insight, everyday lessons learned use reflective questioning. Examples of some of the 40 questions explored include, "How do we do trauma-informed with funding cuts?", "Is trauma informed just about being sweet and nice?" and "How about when it collides and jars with existing policies and procedures?".

Bridging theory and practice, this curious and reflective book is a companion for creating trauma-informed cultures across health, education, social care, and justice settings. Grounded, practical, and inspiring, it is essential for professionals and policymakers seeking to move beyond intention and towards meaningful, lasting change with integrity, courage, humility, and curiosity.