Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care (SF-TIC): An Integration of Models. Issue 2 (15th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Krause, Denise J.; Green, Susan A.; Koury, Samantha P.; Hales, Travis W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of public child welfare. Volume 12:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 117
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2018-03-15
• Subjects: Child welfare -- organization -- solution-focused practice -- trauma-informed care; Child welfare -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.70973
• DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2017.1348312
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1554-8732

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Trauma-informed care is a rapidly emerging approach in child welfare and is significantly aligned with the core tenets and techniques of solution-focused practice. The integration of solution-focused practices and trauma-informed care offers an alternative to the problem-solving method frequently employed in child welfare. This paper describes and demonstrates how using a Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care (SF-TIC) approach can shift individuals and systems from a problem-solving focus to solution building. SF-TIC provides individuals with concrete skills, language and knowledge to effectively avoid inadvertent re-traumatization. Evaluation of this approach is in its infancy and future research is warranted.