Whether you are working to engage families in services or drafting state level policy, finding the right language to influence your audience is critical. The Frameworks Institute has researched and developed a variety of evidence-based resources that can help your community, agency, or service providers find the right language to effectively engage their constituencies. Some examples include framing the foundation community health, reframing family, school, and community engagement, and reframing developmental relationships. … [Read more...] about Frameworks Institute
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Core Competencies for Peer Workers In Behavioral Health Services
SAMHSA provides an overview of core competencies needed for Peer Support staff to be successful in their roles. The competencies have been placed into 12 categories, which encompass the principles of recovery-oriented, person-centered, voluntary, relationship-focused and trauma-informed care. … [Read more...] about Core Competencies for Peer Workers In Behavioral Health Services
Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization
This webinar explores civil commitment law through the lens of civil liberties for young adults of transition age. We consider the ethical tensions between a provider or family member's desire to help a young person experiencing serious mental illness and the young person's autonomy. Presenters will discuss the importance of shared decision making and will provide strategies for improving the process of civil commitments for youth and their families. … [Read more...] about Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Improving Shared Decision-Making in Civil Commitment and Involuntary Hospitalization
Creating Trauma-Informed Policies: A Practice Guide for School & Mental Health Leadership
Creating compassionate policies is a cornerstone strategy of educational leadership. This guide provides a deep dive into developing, implementing, and evaluating trauma-informed and compassionate school policies. It highlights four "choice points" for education and mental health leadership: Names & Definitions, Platforms & Levers, Approach, and Match Process to Product. This guide is designed to be hands-on! Each choice point comes with examples, guiding questions for leadership, and practice suggestions to help policy come alive. … [Read more...] about Creating Trauma-Informed Policies: A Practice Guide for School & Mental Health Leadership
Youth Leadership Toolkit
This toolkit provides the fundamentals of meaningful youth engagement strategies. Created by the National Resource Center for Youth Development in collaboration with FosterClub, the toolkit stems from the belief that youth should be involved in the design and implementation of programs, policies, and practices that impact their lives. … [Read more...] about Youth Leadership Toolkit