In Part 2 of the Community Resiliency Model, we have the privilege of interviewing Elaine Miller-Karas, a trailblazer in the field of trauma resiliency. As the Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at the Trauma Resource Institute, Elaine has pioneered transformative approaches to healing trauma on a global scale. With her extensive background, including authoring the acclaimed book "Building Resiliency to Trauma" and developing the groundbreaking Trauma and Community Resiliency Models, Elaine shares insights into the origins and principles of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM). This episode offers a captivating glimpse into the extraordinary contributions of Elaine Miller-Karas and the transformative power of resilience.

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WE CARE publications on CRM:

Navigating challenges: The impact of Community Resiliency Model® training on nurse leaders. (Travis et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2024.05.006

Shift type and resilience training on nurse outcomes. (Montgomery et al., 2025)
https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459251340779

Workforce Engagement for Compassionate Advocacy, Resilience and Empowerment (WE CARE): An evidence-based wellness program. (Patrician et al., 2024)
https://doi.org/10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000626

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