Part 1: An Introduction to Trauma- and Violence-Informed Approaches in Financial Literacy Education

Trauma and violence are highly prevalent and have serious impacts on health and well-being. Being aware of how trauma and violence can present during service interactions can improve their effectiveness and client and provider satisfaction and well-being. Financial literacy educators are well-placed to integrate trauma- and violence-informed approaches (TVIA) in their discussions with clients. This webinar will introduce the concept of TVIA, with a focus on why adding the “V” to trauma-informed practice is transformational in how we view and interact with clients. TVIA’s four Principles will be described, with practice-relevant examples provided.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the prevalence and impacts of trauma, interpersonal and structural violence in the lives of Canadians, and how their effects can present in service interactions.

2. Differentiate trauma-specific care from trauma-informed practices and trauma- and violence-informed approaches, with a focus on the importance of the “V” in TVIA.

3. Understand TVIA’s four Principles.

4. Know how to find additional resources about TVIA and equity-promoting approaches to service delivery.

Speaker

Nadine Wathen, PhD, FCAHS, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, See www.nadinewathen.ca

The webinar is part of Families Canada’s SAFE Women project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada. For more information, please visit https://familiescanada.ca.

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