We Do Not Work Alone: Implementing and Sustaining Trauma-informed Systems (HS - WILCOX - 052646)

Course overview

Implementing and sustaining trauma-informed systems Rationale for systems based approaches Agency level interventions SAMHSA definition and principles for trauma-informed care Domains of implementation Parallel processes - agency level symptoms of stress Basic intentions and values of trauma-informed care Developing a common language among multi-layered systems Administrator responsibilities and influence Elements of change process Common concerns and worries Key areas of implementation Implications of brain science - putting research into practice Interventions, staff relationships and behaviors Sustaining care Addressing punitive influences Principles of supervision - impact of effectively functioning team Workplace stress - elements and mitigation Staff needs - supportive social connections, varied choices, voice in affairs Developing resilience - attending to vicarious traumatization Measuring progress Community level systems and impact of trauma Role of schools Measuring success at community level Useful resources