While many people will experience trauma at some point in their lives, how we heal depends on external factors that impact the care and support we receive. These factors include, but are not limited to: race, culture, ethnicity, socio- economic status, temperament, and our own individual resilience--something we'll dig into later in this learning capture. Using trauma-informed practices and approaches means that we deliver services with an awareness of the environment or the big picture in addition to considering individual needs. This Learning Capture is a snapshot of our conversation from our TRAILS Kick-Off event on October 21, 2021. … [Read more...] about TRAILS Learning Capture
Community Wellness & Peer Supports
Supervision and Support of Youth and Parent Peer Support Providers – Best Practices and Lessons from the Field
This is a recording of an interactive presentation and discussion about effective supervision and support for the youth-peer and parent-peer workforce. Presenters shared models of supervision, best practices in supervisory approaches, and strategies to use when youth peer support providers and parent peer support providers are working with the same families. Participants received tools and templates used in the field, as well as additional helpful resources. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about the scope of activities and roles for this unique workforce of youth and parent peer support providers.Gain a greater understanding of best practices in supervising youth and parent peer support providers, including effective supervisor approaches and coaching structures.Learn strategies from the field on how youth and parent peer support providers can work together to honor both the youth and parent voices within the family unit. … [Read more...] about Supervision and Support of Youth and Parent Peer Support Providers – Best Practices and Lessons from the Field
The Power of Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System: From Incarceration to Inspiration
According to the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention, 70% of youth in the juvenile justice system have an undiagnosed mental health need. Because of stigma, most young people will choose not to disclose their mental health need. This recorded webinar featured three experts--certified peer counselors--who have served young people and their families within the juvenile justice system. These peers will empower viewers to empower those who work with young people, promoting leadership and awareness to break the stigma on those who have touched the system. … [Read more...] about The Power of Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System: From Incarceration to Inspiration
Fostering Equity in Community Wellness and Peer Support Programs
As leaders in community wellness and peer support services, we each have a responsibility to ensure that we are building and sustaining diverse and culturally responsive relationships that enhance the well-being of the individuals and families we serve. We each navigate the world with our "backpacks" filled with various cultures, customs, history, childhood and adult stories, traumas, and experiences, which shape how we enter spaces and interact with others. However, if we do not take the time to unpack and self-reflect, we can easily find ourselves contributing to the problems instead of the solutions. This interactive learning exchange helped participants increase their self-awareness and gain critical skills to assist them throughout their equity journey. … [Read more...] about Fostering Equity in Community Wellness and Peer Support Programs
Peer Support Supervisor Affinity Group
This recorded virtual community session was held for individuals who supervise Youth and Parent Peer Support Provider roles within the behavioral health workforce. Among topics discussed were: best practices and trends in Peer Support supervision, problem-solving around common barriers, and sharing experiences and building a network of peers that values peer support and the growth of peer support programs for youth and families. … [Read more...] about Peer Support Supervisor Affinity Group