About

Our Mission

We revolutionize the understanding of trauma-informed care and resiliency through authoritative research-based education, fostering transformation in every life we touch.

What is a Trauma-Informed Perspective?

  1. We see health as a continuum, not a dichotomy between sick and healthy.
  2. We believe treatment should emphasize helping people create transformation by moving toward health.
  3. We listen to a person’s story with an eye for their competency and capacity, rather than their “brokenness,” disease, or misery.
  4. We focus on a process of incremental movement toward better health, functionality, and wellbeing.
  5. We see stress as ubiquitous and stress management as a rehabilitative factor in opening up the possibility for transformation in others.
  6. We believe people have the capacity to actively adapt. This means we emphasize active adaptation as the ideal.
  7. We focus attention on a person’s history of movement through their trauma, redefining actions as indicative of competency and capacity rather than disease.

Our Values

Compassion

We are committed to meeting people where they are, free of judgment, and creating a safe space for growth. With kindness and understanding, we approach each individual’s unique experiences with the aim to empower and heal.

Self-Regulation

We continually assess our inner state and prioritize restoring balance to create environments where individuals can thrive. Through body awareness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation, we foster resilience and intentional responses, promoting stability in challenging situations. We lead by empowering ourselves and others to navigate life with calm, focus, and purpose.

Accountability

We hold ourselves and each other responsible for living our mission and values with integrity and delivering work that meets our highest standards. Through transparency, self-awareness, and ethical practice, we take ownership of our actions and their consequences. By embracing accountability, we foster trust and ensure meaningful growth for ourselves and those we serve.

Growth

We champion continuous learning, development, and improvement, both personally and professionally. With a focus on progress over perfection, we embrace challenges as opportunities to evolve and expand our understanding. We strive to become the best versions of ourselves and inspire growth in those around us by staying curious and adaptable.

Service Excellence

We deliver top-tier, personalized service that exceeds expectations and supports individuals on their unique journeys.

Arizona Trauma Institute
49 South Sycamore Street, Suite 2
Mesa, Arizona 85202

Office: (480) 442-1840

Email: help@aztrauma.org