Skill-building and empowerment are at the heart of trauma-informed practice. Strengths-based conversations help to create an organizational culture of hope, change, and resilience. By focusing on strengths, rather than deficits, service providers:

• Acknowledge the ability of all people to survive and even grow from adversity
• Recognize the resilience that it takes for people to thrive despite numerous challenges in their lives
• Emphasize that people can and do heal from experiences of trauma