Introduction to the Principles of Trauma-Informed Ethical Practice

Exposure to trauma and adversity results in significant impact on the mental, and physical health of the individual, their loved ones, and communities. Helping professionals play a key role in providing behavioral healthcare to survivors and are often confronted with ethical dilemmas associated with the effects of this presenting issue. Counselors, social workers, and psychologists have an obligation to attend to utilize trauma-informed practice when supporting this population. This introductory chapter sets the stage for proceeding sections and chapters, discussing the principles of trauma-informed practice (Stark C, Tapia-Fuselier JL Jr., Bunch K, J Trauma Stud Educ 1(1): 108–125, 2022. https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v1i1.3678ojed.org/jtse ), and how they inform the ethical decision-making process.