Increasing Resilience by Understanding Trauma in the LGBTQ Community Psychological trauma is a common experience, with over 70% of the U.S. adult population having experienced at least one traumatic, …. Learn More
Autonomy, Connection, and Healing Vicarious Trauma in Direct Support While IDD organizations don’t have the power to prevent all stress or trauma, they do have the ability to address vicarious trauma in direct support by helping their staff build resilience. Learn More
Moving Beyond Self-Care To Address the Roots of Vicarious Trauma Self-care is often touted for its potential to alleviate vicarious trauma, but it is not enough. Addressing vicarious trauma requires structural, cultural, and relational shifts in your organization. Learn More
Hope for the Future: Seeking Solid Ground in Behavioral Health in 2021 Behavioral health providers weathered multiple crises in 2020. Yet some of the repercussions could lead to lasting benefits. Learn More
Promoting Resilience in Direct Support Professionals Amid COVID-19 Promote resilience in your direct support professionals to help them stay anchored by their strength and professional values, even amid the stress of hard times. Learn More
Bouncing Back From 2020: Fostering Resilience in Behavioral Health Providers and Clients As a behavioral health professional, you’re supporting clients while wading through the difficulties of 2020 yourself. But these challenges also bring opportunities for resilience. Learn More
Transforming Your Organization With a Trauma-Informed Approach Trauma affects the entire organization, not just the individuals within it. Promote healing with an organization-wide approach to trauma-informed care. Learn More
Supporting Your Staff Through Times of Uncertainty Read this blog for leadership strategies you can apply now as you support your team through COVID-19 challenges and other changes. Learn More
Recognize the Special Challenges of Veterans Who Have PTSD Veterans seek mental health services for a variety of reasons, this blog includes important strategies for working with the veteran population. Learn More
Trauma-Informed Supervision: Building Strong Relationships and Organizations Research shows that good supervision in the field is trauma-informed supervision, which leverages the power of relationships to support both supervisees and clients. Learn More