The content discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) encompassing its definition, severity classifications, diagnosis, cognitive changes, common types and causes, emotional and behavioral changes, recovery, treatment considerations, and support for individuals and caregivers. It details diagnostic criteria, cognitive changes post-injury, emotional responses, family challenges, communication skills, and resources available for those affected by brain injury. Key Points: … [Read more...] about Adult Traumatic Brain Injury for Mental Health Professionals
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The Road to Recovery: Supporting Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma
Provides an overview for providers on how to work with children and families who are living with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) and have experienced trauma. The Road to Recovery: Supporting Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma is a training that consists of a Facilitator Guide and a Participant Manual that are designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children with IDD who have had traumatic experiences, and how to use this knowledge to support children's safety, well-being, happiness, and recovery through trauma-informed practice. … [Read more...] about The Road to Recovery: Supporting Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma
The Impact of Trauma on Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Providers
Provides information on the impact that trauma may have on youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This fact sheet offers providers information on IDD and trauma, communication and trauma-related behavior, IDD and systems of care, screening and assessment for youth with IDD, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and resilience and recovery for youth with IDD who have experienced trauma. … [Read more...] about The Impact of Trauma on Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Providers
Addressing Health Equity and Racial Justice
A comprehensive guide for enhancing organizational equity through the lens of the national standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS). Information is categorized by the individual CLAS Standard, and provides a variety of resources based on population demographics. … [Read more...] about Addressing Health Equity and Racial Justice
Frameworks Institute
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