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
School-based Services
Advancing Our System of Care: Supporting Students, Teachers, and Parents as Schools Reopen
COVID-19 and the shift to remote learning have been stressful on students, their caregivers, and educators, but the transition back to in-person learning is also challenging. In this session, Dr. Bostic and Dr. Rakow from the WISE (Wellbeing In School Environments) Center were joined by Pat Hunt and Jane Walker, LCSW, of FREDLA (Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association). Together, they discussed practical and research-based strategies that educators, school leaders, and school staff can use in the classroom, at the school level, and with the broader school community. Participants learned concrete practices to welcome students back into an in-person learning environment, and how to re-establish a sense of safety, stability, and connection within schools. … [Read more...] about Advancing Our System of Care: Supporting Students, Teachers, and Parents as Schools Reopen
Reconnect, Reflect, and Renew Children’s Mental Health Conversation Series (SBS focus)
Part 3 of this recorded Facebook Live conversation series included a panel discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and the mental health challenges faced by a student and social worker. Each shared their unique mental health experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The intent of this conversation was to give a snapshot of what young adults, educators, and mental health professionals have experienced, and shares ways school-based staff can provide support by Reflecting, Reconnecting, and Renewing toward holistic balance of our communities. … [Read more...] about Reconnect, Reflect, and Renew Children’s Mental Health Conversation Series (SBS focus)
Building Bridges of Hope through Trauma-Informed Caregiver-School Partnerships Institute Session Part 2: Family School Partnerships
Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex, and not well-understood. As a caregiver, how do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? As school providers, how might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys? In this recorded webinar, participants came together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen their practice, student-center their services, and make this work less lonely and more connected. Parents, caregivers, providers, educators, and all members of the school community were invited to join and strategize how to support each other while supporting students with emotional and behavioral health needs. … [Read more...] about Building Bridges of Hope through Trauma-Informed Caregiver-School Partnerships Institute Session Part 2: Family School Partnerships
Building Bridges of Hope through Trauma-Informed Caregiver-School Partnerships Institute Session Part 2: Person-Centered Conversations
Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex, and not well-understood. As a caregiver, how do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? As school providers, how might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys? In this recorded webinar, participants came together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen their practice, student-center their services, and make this work less lonely and more connected. Parents, caregivers, providers, educators, and all members of the school community were invited to join and strategize how to support each other while supporting students with emotional and behavioral health needs. … [Read more...] about Building Bridges of Hope through Trauma-Informed Caregiver-School Partnerships Institute Session Part 2: Person-Centered Conversations