Resource Center Wellness and Trauma Informed Support Resources

Wellness is important for everyone. Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) may need help for wellness activities just like they do for other life activities. These tools are designed to help an individual think about wellness needs and preferences but also to help supporters provide the right support for the wellness activities that make the biggest difference and matter most to the person. When we focus on wellness—and help people get the support they need to maintain it—people tend to feel better, have fewer emotional, behavioral, and physical problems, and may even live longer.

Identifying wellness preferences and needs and assuring access/support for wellness can help people have fewer medical and behavioral health challenges. Supporting wellness can be a part of what we do everyday and does not need to wait for a professional to write guidance or plans or make recommendations. And it is important to share these wellness preferences with any professionals so they can adjust recommendations and treatments to work best for each person.

Individuals with I/DD may also experience trauma more often than individuals without I/DD. Trauma can include “smaller” interactions and events than what we may typically think of when we hear that word. It can include feeling isolated, lack of choice and control, constant change, or loss of supporters and other experiences like extended or repeat illnesses and hospitalizations. It is important that any support someone receives is trauma informed so trauma triggers and situations can be avoided. This resource page has six core tools that can help support wellness and assure trauma informed support.

 

Emotional Wellness Guide EW Guide Tips	Wellness, Trauma & Universal Behavioral Support Guidelines Guidelines Tips & Questions To Consider	Daily Guide To Strengths Based Supports Daily Game Plan Daily Guide In Times Of Crisis	Active Problem Solving Guide Guide Instructions
	Clinician Visit Communication Form Instructions	Circle Of Trust Trauma Support Guide & Instructions