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ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2026

Trauma-Informed Care: An Investigation Into Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Genetic Counselors.

Lizzy Chandler, Hetanshi Naik, Hilit Kletter, Ellyn Farrelly, Emma E Smith

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Article in Journal of genetic counseling, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Lizzy ChandlerDepartment of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
Hetanshi NaikDepartment of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5894-7390
Hilit KletterDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
Ellyn FarrellyDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Medical Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.
Emma E SmithDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Medical Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.

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MS Program in Human Genetics & Genetic Counseling at Stanford University School of MedicineStanford University, Department of Genetics
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Abstract

Trauma-informed care (TIC) emphasizes understanding the impact of trauma and integrating this knowledge into patient engagement and treatment. Implementing TIC in genetic counseling practice has the potential to enhance patient-clinician relationships, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the risk of retraumatization. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of genetic counselors regarding TIC. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online survey of practicing clinical genetic counselors in the United States and Canada who were board-certified or board-eligible. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. A total of 101 responses were included in the analysis. The survey revealed variability in TIC knowledge among genetic counselors, with 46.0% (46/100) knowledgeable about trauma prevalence, but 86.0% (85/99) unfamiliar with TIC principles. Almost all participants (99.0%, 98/99) recognized the importance of creating a safe environment for trauma-affected patients, and 55.6% (55/99) felt confident adapting counseling approaches based on trauma history. However, only 21.4% (21/98) regularly incorporated TIC principles into practice. Training in TIC was received by 18.4% (18/98) of respondents, and interest in further TIC training was high, with 92.9% (92/99) motivated to improve these skills. This study identified gaps in genetic counselors' knowledge of the principles of TIC. With a minority of genetic counselors who have received training in TIC principles, and strong interest in further training, this study highlights an opportunity for structured TIC training.

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CounselorsGenetic CounselingHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agededucationgenetic counselingpatient outcomestrainingtrauma‐informed care

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PMID42573526
PMCPMC13455766

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