What Every Provider Should Know: A Trauma Informed Guide for Healthcare Providers

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Every patient carries a story—some visible, some hidden beneath the surface. For survivors of sexual assault, a routine medical visit can trigger deep pain or fear. What Every Provider Should Know empowers healthcare professionals across every specialty to approach each encounter with awareness, safety, and compassion.

Drawing from over twenty-six years of nursing experience and her signature R.I.S.E. Framework (Recognize trauma, Initiate safe care, Support healing, Empower recovery), Marie McKenzie provides a practical and transformative guide to trauma-informed survivor-centered care.

This book will help healthcare teams:

Recognize the hidden effects of trauma in everyday practice

Respond with empathy to both verbal and non-verbal disclosures

Create safer spaces for survivors in hospitals, clinics, and private practices

Foster healing-centered communication that restores trust and dignity

Whether you're a nurse, physician, dentist, therapist, or allied health professional, this guide will strengthen your confidence, compassion, and impact.