#traumainformedcare Tag

09 Nov

Posted at 17:05h in Legal-Malpractice

Support Notice: If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Survivors of sexual abuse can reach the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 (free, confidential, 24/7). If a child is in danger now, call 911. To report suspected child abuse or get advice, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Editorial Notice: This article is general information and is not medical, mental health or legal advice. Fr. Duane LeClercq is included on the Diocese of Peoria's public list of clerics removed from ministry due to allegations of abuse of a minor, as described in the Illinois Attorney General's clergy abuse report. Law firms and providers named or linked in this article are not warranted or endorsed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

For someone in Peoria, Bloomington, or another community within the Peoria diocese, historical clergy abuse allegations can cast a familiar parish or school in an unsettling light. A public report may raise questions about an earlier experience, prompt a conversation with a relative, or leave someone wondering where to find support.

Responses differ. Some readers want to understand the records before discussing anything personal. Others seek help arranging a healthcare appointment or setting boundaries around family conversations.

23 Oct

Posted at 21:05h in Accidents & Violence, Addiction, addiction-treatment

Mental Health and Substance Use Notice: This post is for general information and is not a substitute for professional assessment or treatment. If you are struggling with substance use, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7). If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741. Veterans can press 1 after dialing 988. In an emergency, call 911. Treatment programs named in this post are not warranted or endorsed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

When people look into addiction treatment, two terms come up often: trauma-informed care and trauma-focused therapy. They sound alike, but they mean different things.

The difference matters when choosing care. A program may use respectful, trauma-informed practices without offering a specific PTSD therapy. Knowing what each term means helps patients and families ask clearer questions about the support available.