Trauma-Informed Care has become a widely recognized framework in client-facing ABA service delivery, particularly in work with individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences or whose challenging behavior may be functionally connected to trauma histories. Sarah Carter's course extends TIC principles into a domain that has received far less systematic attention: the professional relationships among staff, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members within ABA organizations.
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Join Free →While Trauma Informed-Care (TIC) has become a cornerstone in supporting individuals receiving services within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), its application among professionals- such as staff, supervisions, and interdisciplinary team members- remains underutilized. This presentation explores how the core principles of TIC can enhance psychological safety, communication, and workplace culture when applied to relationships among colleagues. Participants will examine how chronic stress, burnout, systemic inequities, and past trauma may manifest in workplace behavior and team dynamics. The session highlights how well-intentioned practices, such as rigid supervision structures or non-collaborative feedback, can unintentionally erode trust and psychological safety. Rather than adding new responsibilities, this session frames TIC as a lens for rethinking existing routines- such as meetings, performance reviews, and staff interactions- to create safer, more responsive work cultures. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of how fostering trust and emotional safety among colleagues benefits everyone, including the individuals we serve.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
Sarah Carter has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for over 16 years. With extensive experience supervising and training behavior technicians, teachers, home managers, and fellow clinicians, she has served as a BCBA supervisor for more than a decade. As the youngest professional promoted to a supervisory role at her organization—and the longest-serving BCBA in that role—Sarah has cultivated a leadership style grounded in reflection, growth, and collaboration. Over the course of her career, Sarah has developed a strong passion for integrating Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) into professional relationships. Through her own evolution as a supervisor and leader, she has witnessed the importance of fostering psychological safety, empathy, and empowerment—not just for clients, but for staff and colleagues alike. She believes that too often, the needs of clinical professionals are overlooked, and that a trauma-informed framework is essential to building healthy, sustainable teams. Sarah is committed to promoting environments where clinicians feel supported, respected, and able to bring their best selves to their work—so that, in turn, they can extend that same care and compassion to the individuals they serve.
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