Trauma, safety, and complexity 

This lesson considers trauma in our workplaces and holding space for healing. It looks at the concepts and dimensions of cultural safety, and the complexity of the work we collectively do. How do we build partnerships and trust?   

Questions for self-reflection

  • How do you define mental wellness? 
  • Where does lateral violence originate from?  
  • How do we identify and work with this? 

Reflections for your workplace

  • How does your workplace identify and manage lateral violence?
  • What kinds of conflict resolution processes are present?

More to explore

Resources to know

Trauma and Stress in the workplace

Workplace Trauma: causes, signs, and how to support your people

Trauma-Informed Workplaces Toolkit 

Resources to grow

First Nations in BC and the overdose crisis: COVID-19 pandemic sparks surge in overdose deaths (2020)

Métis Women’s Strength-Based Kindness Toolkit