Trauma informed care with military populations

Incorporating Trauma-informed Approaches to Care in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

“…25,29 The current model for TIC for military and active service members builds upon the premise that healing from trauma relies not only on the individual and their resilience, but their families and support systems as well. 25,26 When treating the patient, it is also important to consider the treatment of their family members or support systems who may experience secondary traumatic symptoms. Of the most researched family-oriented interventions, Families Overcoming Under Stress and solution-focused therapy seem promising to families impacted by trauma associated with the military.…”

“…Of the most researched family-oriented interventions, Families Overcoming Under Stress and solution-focused therapy seem promising to families impacted by trauma associated with the military. 26 The six principles of TIC have been proposed as applicable to the family members of military members to better understand their secondary trauma and facilitate their recovery and treatment, not only for their trauma but other associated symptoms and diagnoses. 26…”

“…26 The six principles of TIC have been proposed as applicable to the family members of military members to better understand their secondary trauma and facilitate their recovery and treatment, not only for their trauma but other associated symptoms and diagnoses. 26…”

“…19 Demonstrations of trustworthiness and transparency in clinical settings include asking for the patient’s consent before anything that may be perceived or interpreted as a threat, whether it be closing doors, asking the patient to close their eyes, or beginning a physical examination. 26 Providers must earn the trust of their patients through transparent communication and treatments specifically tailored to the individual, thereby promoting patient autonomy. 26 Peer support may consist of flexible visitation policies in hospital settings or having a member of the multidisciplinary team involved in the patient’s care be available to provide psychosocial support.…”

Serving together: Play therapy to foster attachment for grieving military families.

“…Gil ( 2005) also asserts that culture-based toys elicit symbolic expression that is meaningful to the specified culture. Stated differently, for grieving military-connected children, this translates to including toys within the playroom that adequately convey the symbolic experiences associated with grief (Turner, 2020) and military culture (Herzog et al, 2020). The inclusion of military symbols, combat-related items (tanks, soldiers, guns), military uniforms (different types of camouflage gear), dog tags, old military uniform patches, and medic and medical supplies provides culture-specific material to promote the symbolic expression of grieving military-connected children.…”