Resources
Cited Works and External References
The “What Really Happened” (WRH) Master Curriculum is built upon a foundation of established research and clinical guidelines. The following resources provide further context and support for the principles and methodologies employed within the curriculum.
Federal and Clinical Guidelines
- VHA Directive 1030: This directive outlines the Veterans Health Administration’s policy on suicide prevention and risk management, which the WRH curriculum aligns with through its robust safety protocols and warm handoff procedures.
- VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Version 3.0: The curriculum’s approach to trauma and stress responses is informed by the evidence-based practices detailed in these guidelines.
- SAMHSA Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Standards: The WRH curriculum adheres to the core principles of trauma-informed care, emphasizing safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.
Foundational Concepts
- System Logic and Physiological Adaptation: The curriculum’s core methodology reframes trauma responses as predictable physiological adaptations, drawing on principles from neuroscience and systems engineering. This approach is designed to provide a technical, non-clinical understanding of stress and trauma.
- The 26 Laws of Survival: A proprietary framework within the WRH curriculum that outlines the fundamental principles governing physiological survival responses.
Additional Reading
- While the WRH curriculum is a proprietary intervention, its foundational concepts are supported by a wide body of literature on the neurobiology of trauma, resilience, and psychoeducational interventions. Specific reading recommendations may be provided by facilitators based on participant needs and interests.
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