Introduction
Trauma-informed care (TIC) developed from decades of research demonstrating the global prevalence and long-term adverse health effects of psychological trauma. TIC's organisational approach to reducing the impact of existing traumas and preventing new traumas has the potential to support service-users and providers alike. However, TIC is a largely developing approach that requires clear and adaptable methods to support organisations in designing TIC specific to their organisational and cultural context.


Purpose
The current presentation is based on a collaboration between academic researchers and mental health providers in a maternity hospital in Dublin, Ireland. The project highlights the potential for diverse psychology professionals to work with communities in co-creating TIC specific to their needs. The proposed presentation will detail the project's plan, implementation, and initial results with the aim of offering a pathway and a message of hope to psychology professionals aiming to embed TIC within their organisations.


Method
Grounded in participatory methodologies, the research team developed advisory groups with institutional leaders and representatives from organisations who support the identities and experiences of hospital service-users and providers. Engagement with both groups is central to supporting the accessibility and realism of the project's methods and results. The project combines diverse methods including a systematic review of organisational policies, service-user and provider surveys, and focus group discussions.


Results
A systems approach is applied to consider the multiple, interacting factors that support or hinder TIC within the hospital. Initial project progress and findings will be presented including policy review and survey results.


Conclusion
Psychology researchers and practitioners are uniquely placed to lead the emerging work of TIC. With expertise in trauma, systems thinking, and reflective practice, psychology professionals bring valuable insight into applying this framework. Through utilising co-creation methods, psychology professionals can work with communities to co-create trauma-informed organisations.