Professional Boundaries in Trauma-Informed Care for Non-Clinicians

In trauma-informed care, it is essential to recognize the impact of trauma on individuals and to approach each interaction with sensitivity and respect. Establishing clear and compassionate boundaries helps to foster trust, facilitate healing, and empower clients to engage in their own healing journey.  In this training we will explore the concept of professional boundaries and how we can achieve and sustain a healthy balance between our roles and responsibilities and the needs of those we support. We will explore and identify risk factors for boundary violations and how we can reduce them.  

Learning Objectives : By the end of this training, participants should be able to:

• Describe the importance and key components of professional boundaries.  
• Identify boundary red flags and violations. 
• Identify ways to minimize the risk of boundary violations.  

The target audience for this training includes substance use harm reduction, recovery, housing/homelessness, and treatment staff (non-clinicians), recovery coaches, recovery specialists, and other non-clinical professionals providing substance use services.