How Trauma Informed Care Saved My Life | Adrienne Rouan | TEDxDelthorneWomen

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Adrienne considers it an honor to serve as a guide to women who are overcoming traumatic experiences to successfully achieve their most deeply held hopes and dreams.
A history of traumatic experiences brought her to her knees. This ultimately led Adrienne to acknowledging her own inner strength, the power of trauma informed care, and to embark on the quest of creating communities and processes which guide women on the journey to thriving after trauma.
A personal and professional understanding of success patterns and a database with hundreds of trauma informed resources helps Adrienne lead clients to achieving concrete and life changing results. Naturally divergent thinking patterns and formal investigative training result in solutions which are far from status quo, and which address the complexities of living life after complex traumas.
A demonstrated lifelong learner, Adrienne is continually expanding and deepening her expertise.

[tarakalkman]

I don't know you but I am so incredibly proud of you. The strength, vulnerability and resilency it took for you to do this is astounding. Although healing is often messy, it is also beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story. Well done!👏🎉

[yoginibecks]

This sounds exactly like my story, but I didn’t break until 35. I literally remember feeling like my brain was breaking. Thankfully I am on the path the healing through IFS and trauma informed care. This is SO important.

[victoriacrawford]

I’m an Addie. I’ve been searching for a trauma informed therapist but still haven’t found one. Thank you for this wonderful talk.

[carlyross]

Thank you for sharing your story! ❤ I also have complex PTSD, but instead of finding a coach, I learnt and I educated myself about trauma informed care so I could ‘try’ help myself.
I’m still learning and still trying to heal.
But I know I will get there, some day! ❤

[joeyelkins]

Thank you for bravely speaking up when so many of us can’t…

[amberborchers]

I'm writing a paper, and perhaps a thesis, on the biological effects of trauma and the importance of trauma informed care. It is so important. Thank you for continuing to fight for it!

[Mosdefinitelyable]

You’re brave. You speak for so many girls who need advocacy.

[julianab.andrade]

Wow! What an example of strength! "In order to change the world we must be the change" - Adrienne <3

[kollmanlisa]

Adrienne, your talk was potent, moving, inspiring, and raw. Thank you for so bravely sharing your story, and speaking about trauma-informed care.

[littlemissk]

Brilliant fearless message. Thankyou so much! I’m a youth worker and this helps remind me how to support the young people i work with

[thaiszoe]

I think you know I am in your corner... and, so grateful you are in mine. Thank you for your guidance and warmth today. 💛🏆

[lacy]

Beautiful, Adrienne! I’m in tears. What a powerful and important message. Thank you for having the courage to share you story and how we can all make a difference.

[jamiequantrille]

You are a rock star! I admire your bravery and strength. Your advocacy for trauma-informed care is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[soniamonteiro]

I am also one of the Adi in this world. Thank you Adi for speaking up on behalf of all of us. God bless you.

[LadyWebz]

I work with brave powerful women like your self who are learning to spread their wings with the assistance of trauma informed care. Thank you for sharing your journey 💜🦋💜

[daburningdezire]

I'm sorry Adrienne. For all that happened to you. Thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing with all of us. And I truly relate to many aspects of your story. Even if the details aren't exactly the same, the feelings are very relatable. And I just want to say you are not alone. <3

[Merzui-kgds]

I slowly over time gave away pieces of myself for decades. On the outside, like Addie, I was successful. On the inside, I was, to sum it quickly, not ok. It is very isolating, as most people who "know" me don't know me. And, worse, when trauma symptoms surface, most people (no matter how "close" they were to you) back away, and away, and away.

[katrinabang]

You are brave and resourceful! Thank you for sharing this!

[isarose]

Wow that is such a powerful talk Adrienne. Thank you. I'm just finding TIC and I'm probably twice your age, but this gives me hope. You are being a fierce warrior for health, I hope your daughter sees that strength.

[nourghaddie]

So brave! Thank you for sharing your story, what an inspiration