Abstract
Trauma-informed approaches are gaining recognition as best practice in mental health, yet minimal research explores what this means to families. This study used a single, instrumental case study design to investigate one family member’s experiences of pursuing occupational therapy services for a young person experiencing early psychosis and to explore their perceptions of “trauma-informed.” Data was collected through semi-structured interview to yield themes through qualitative analysis. Themes revealed barriers to care and elements for trauma-informed practice as defined by the participant. Findings suggest that validating families’ stories, education, and supporting goals are key to a trauma-informed approach in occupational therapy.
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