Trauma-Informed Lawyering

The lawyers of Rosen Sunshine joined with a few other law firms to learn about Trauma Informed Care for the Legal Profession.  Instructed by Eden Dales, RSW, MSW of Eden Dales Social Work, we learned about the core concepts of trauma-informed care (safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment and cultural, historical and gender issues), how trauma is experienced, and the impact of trauma. We recognized that many of our clients and colleagues have experienced trauma, both in their work with clients and patients, and in connection with the legal proceedings that may arise from that work, and learned how to better advise and represent clients through a trauma-informed approach.