Ep118. Trauma Informed Care with Brigette Berry

In this episode, I explore trauma informed care with expert clinical psychologist Brigette Berry who specialises in acute and chronic pain. We examine five core principles of Fallot and Harris (2009): safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.

Trauma informed care benefits all patients, not just those who have disclosed trauma. For example, many women may have undisclosed trauma, children and neurodivergent people could all benefit from the application of these principles.

Brigette recommends the Blue Knot Foundation for support and further training.

Three other episodes of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast you might enjoy listening to are:

Ep55. Hypnotising children! with Drs Annette Webb and James Auld

Ep60. Communicate like a Boss with Dr Andrea Wojnicki

Ep83. The Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) with Prof Nina Deutsch & A/Prof Larry Schwartz

Let me know if you're interested in the Blue Knot training or any other feedback: podcast@asa.org.au

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Episode Highlights

00:02:15: Suzi introduces the concept of non-technical skills as essential core competencies for good doctoring, noting that anaesthetists can inadvertently contribute to patient trauma through insensitive communication.

00:05:30: Bridgette defines trauma using DSM-5 criteria as experiencing a literal or perceived threat to life, and notes that general anaesthesia itself may constitute a perceived threat to self.