Trauma informed design
Creating Healing Spaces with Trauma-Informed Design
A Shift in Perspective In the world of architecture and interior design, there’s a growing recognition that the spaces we inhabit profoundly impact our well-being. This is especially true in group living environments, where individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences come together. One design approach that has proven particularly effective in these settings is trauma-informed…
Read MoreSafe Work Settings Will Boost Staff Satisfaction
The health care workforce continues to face tumultuous times. The nursing profession has seen a combination of challenges, including pandemic-related burnout, fuel a loss of more than 500,000 from its ranks. Earlier this month, a short but impactful strike by more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals sent shock waves across…
Read MoreAll Residents Can Benefit from Greater Socialization
No matter where your facility’s residents are in their life journey, giving them opportunities for meaningful interaction with others can only improve their well-being. Program managers need to do their utmost to encourage social interaction among their participants wherever possible.Socialization“Socialization is the first line of defense against isolation, loneliness and cognitive decline,” Michelle Weinstein, therapeutic…
Read MoreCreating the Ideal Healing Spaces for your Residents
The programs and facilities we serve live by the principle that they should not harm. While financial considerations will always play a role in how an ideal healing spaces is designed, client safety and comfort must come first.This has always been priority one in residential settings, but that message has come clear in an unprecedented…
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