The sense of safety theoretical framework: a trauma-informed and healing-oriented approach for whole person care.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This research describes four aspects of the development of the Sense of Safety Theoretical Framework for whole person care: exploring the meaning of the phrase "sense of safety"-the whole person language; the range of human experience that impacts sense of safety-whole person scope; the dynamics that build sense of safety-the healing goals; and the personal and cross-disciplinary trauma-informed practitioner skills and attitudes that facilitate sense of safety.

Methods

This qualitative participatory study was conducted in two phases. Researchers iteratively explored the concept of sense of safety using focus groups and semi-structured interviews. Overarching research questions were: "Does the transdisciplinary concept of Sense of Safety

SUBMITTER: Lynch JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772489 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature