TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
Cornerstone aims to operate as a trauma informed agency by:
- Realizing the widespread impact of trauma and understanding the potential paths for recovery
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system
- Responding by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices
- Seeking to actively resist re-traumatization
- Adhering to the trauma informed care principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment
