Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing
It is critical that those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities acknowledge and understand the impacts of trauma in order to engage in culturally safe practice. Recognising the role that historical and other traumas play in Indigenous people's communities and lives...
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| description | It is critical that those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities acknowledge and understand the impacts of trauma in order to engage in culturally safe practice. Recognising the role that historical and other traumas play in Indigenous people's communities and lives is a prerequisite for respectful and safe practice.
Culturally safe, trauma-informed practice training makes cultural safety more achievable. Organisations that are serious about working and partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are becoming 'trauma informed'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are drawing immense strength and hope from understanding trauma and its impact on their lives. Sharing this knowledge with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations also has the potential to create safe healing spaces and interrupt trauma being passed on through generations. Trauma-informed cultural safety can allow profound change for individuals and the systems within which they practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d98de9175d3042e4b5d41b709fbb36b02022-12-21T20:24:57ZengJames Cook UniversityRural and Remote Health1445-63542021-07-012110.22605/RRH6411Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healingNicole Tujague0Kelleigh Ryan1Gnibi College of Indigenous Peoples, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Qld 4225, Australia; and The Seedling Group, Locked Bag 8200, GCMC, Queensland, AustraliaThe Seedling Group, Locked Bag 8200, GCMC, Queensland, AustraliaIt is critical that those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities acknowledge and understand the impacts of trauma in order to engage in culturally safe practice. Recognising the role that historical and other traumas play in Indigenous people's communities and lives is a prerequisite for respectful and safe practice. Culturally safe, trauma-informed practice training makes cultural safety more achievable. Organisations that are serious about working and partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are becoming 'trauma informed'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are drawing immense strength and hope from understanding trauma and its impact on their lives. Sharing this knowledge with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations also has the potential to create safe healing spaces and interrupt trauma being passed on through generations. Trauma-informed cultural safety can allow profound change for individuals and the systems within which they practice.https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/6411/AustraliaFirst Nations peoplesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercultural awarenesscultural lenscultural safety |
| spellingShingle | Nicole Tujague Kelleigh Ryan Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing Rural and Remote Health Australia First Nations peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness cultural lens cultural safety |
| title | Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing |
| title_full | Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing |
| title_fullStr | Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing |
| title_short | Ticking the box of ‘cultural safety’ is not enough: why trauma-informed practice is critical to Indigenous healing |
| title_sort | ticking the box of lsquo cultural safety rsquo is not enough why trauma informed practice is critical to indigenous healing |
| topic | Australia First Nations peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness cultural lens cultural safety |
| url | https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/6411/ |
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