During this intense time of uncertainty, stress, and trauma related to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial trauma, program leaders and staff can benefit from processing experiences and sharing strategies to support understanding, connectedness, and hope. This recorded Community of Practice convened a group of infant and early childhood systems of care program and staff as well as experts from the field. Collectively, they explored the ways in which the complex and racial trauma of these times affect the children and families they serve, as well as their programs and organizations. Together, they discussed strategies and shared resources designed to help programs address trauma and inequities while building resiliency in context of the pandemic and preparing to return to ECE settings and work. They also examined tools aimed at multiple levels (individual, child and family, program, and systems). In this session, Jessica Dym Bartlett from Child Trends discussed some recently developed … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Care for Complex & Racial Trauma Community of Practice for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Systems of Care
ACEs & Trauma
Implementing trauma-informed approaches at the state level to promote resilience in infants, toddlers, young children & their families
One of the foundational elements of early childhood systems of care is building resilient communities by mitigating exposure to trauma and early adversity experienced by families with infants, toddlers, and young children. In this recorded webinar, Jennifer Drake-Croft describes a systems-wide approach to mitigate trauma and early adversity through training and other workforce supports available to infant, toddler, and early childhood staff at all levels of the system. Jenn discusses how Building Strong Brains Tennessee emerged with support from the executive branch, the TN legislature, and stakeholders across sectors. Together, participants considered how the work in TN can inform efforts to 1) bring together broad public and political will for programs, policies, and strategies that prevent exposure to early adversity; 2) implement appropriate initial and ongoing supports to sustain a trauma-informed infant, toddler, and early childhood workforce; and 3) be mindful of compassion … [Read more...] about Implementing trauma-informed approaches at the state level to promote resilience in infants, toddlers, young children & their families
Trauma-Informed Care for Complex & Racial Trauma Community of Practice for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Systems of Care
During this intense time of uncertainty, stress, and trauma related to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial trauma, program leaders and staff can benefit from processing experiences and sharing strategies to support understanding, connectedness, and hope. This recorded Community of Practice brought together infant and early childhood systems of care program staff and experts from the field. Participants explored the ways in which the complex and racial trauma of these times affect the children and families they serve, as well as their programs and organizations. Participants discussed strategies and shared resources designed to help programs address trauma and inequities while building resiliency in context of the pandemic in order to return to ECE settings and work. Finally, participants examined tools aimed at multiple levels (individual, child and family, program, and systems). This recorded presentation focuses on racial trauma and fostering equity in early childhood community … [Read more...] about Trauma-Informed Care for Complex & Racial Trauma Community of Practice for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Systems of Care
Trauma and Resiliency Action-Informed Learning Series (TRAILS): Kickoff Event
Beginning with this kickoff event, NTTAC is launching a center-wide action and informed learning series focused on addressing trauma and building resilience in and across all systems. This event offers perspectives of trauma and resiliency in a panel format featuring youth and young adults, family members/caregivers, clinicians, and other stakeholders. Visit www.nttacmentalhealth.org/trails for more information and resources. … [Read more...] about Trauma and Resiliency Action-Informed Learning Series (TRAILS): Kickoff Event
5 Things Digest: Infant & Early Childhood Team (Mar 30 2021)
The NTTAC Infant & Early Childhood (IEC) Team brings you five things to know and resources about trauma-informed approaches in IEC systems. Topics include foundational understanding, addressing equity, supporting families, and more elements of a trauma-informed system. … [Read more...] about 5 Things Digest: Infant & Early Childhood Team (Mar 30 2021)