Category: Trauma, General Social Work, Social Work Category: Trauma, General Social Work, Social Work (show less) Other: Wisconsin Other: Wisconsin (show less)

The presentation showcases the T-SBIRT interview protocol, a one-session intervention designed to identify trauma exposure and symptoms, highlight stress coping strategies, and link participants with necessary supports. It primarily serves socially and economically vulnerable adults, including heads of households and custodial parents, who access social service systems such as Wisconsin Works (i.e., Temporary Assistance to Needy Families). While it aims to identify and address the effects of trauma exposure among some of society’s most vulnerable members, it also highlights their effective coping strategies. As such, it uses a holistic trauma-responsive approach to build upon participants’ assets, resilience, and strength. Its ultimate goal is to help participants take best advantage of their current services, access any other formal or informal supports necessary for optimal functioning, and heal from the effects of adversity exposure. Widely disseminating T-SBIRT can help contribute to larger efforts to heal families and communities from trauma and prevent intergenerational transmissions of trauma.
 
Objectives: 

1. Define trauma and trauma responsive practice.
2. Analyze how T-SBIRT and other similar practices are trauma - responsive.
3. Articulate the purpose and potential benefits of T-SBIRT and similar practices.