Edge of Amazing: Breakout Session A - Creating a trauma-informed restorative-practice community
- 1. A Trauma Informed, Restorative Community TOGETHER WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- 2. Trauma Informed Care is a strengths-based framework that is grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma…that emphasizes relationships, being curious, non- judgmental, and creates space for physical, psychological, and emotional safety for all . This paradigm shift builds and allows for opportunities to rebuild and keep a sense of empowerment and resiliency. Trauma Informed Care
- 3. Restorative Practice is a way of thinking and being focused on creating safe spaces for real conversations that deepen relationships and build stronger more connected communities. ~Mark Vander Vennen Restorative Practice
- 4. The fundamental hypothesis of restorative practice is that human beings are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes in their behavior when those in positions of authority do things with them, rather than to or for them. International Institute of Restorative Practice Fundamental Hypothesis
- 6. A Trauma Informed Restorative Community Understands ACES Brain Science and Evidenced- based practices Common language & understanding Consistent approaches to work with each other Compassionate Resilient Inclusive “What has happened?” NOT “What is wrong?” Taking care of each other Community Building Curious Clear and open communication Personal Accountability
- 7. Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Practice Awareness Basic Information Professional Development Skill Competence Trainer
- 8. What Can We Do? Be clear, consistent, predictable and follow through Validate Self-regulate Assume positive intent, build on success, rather than establishing limits De-escalate Check assumptions - observe and ask questions Deeply listen, notice strengths and successes Maintain high expectations
- 9. What Else Can We Do? • Provide unconditional positive regard (accepting others as they are without judgment or evaluation) • Provide guided opportunities for voice and choice participation • Focus on developing feelings of safety, trust, and reliability within the relationship • Self-care – ethical obligation Those who have been in the midst of trauma or toxic stress have difficulty understanding their own emotions and communicating them appropriately – they tend to use behaviors to communicate their emotions.
- 11. Restorative Questions Open-ended questions to help elicit emotion Allow individuals space to explore issues in a non-threatening way. Address past, present and future. Proactively used to explore positive changes in behavior. Responsively used to explore harm and how that harm impacts others.
- 12. Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Practice Awareness Basic Information Professional Development Skill Competence Trainer
- 13. Examples in Action Everett Public Schools Snohomish County Health District Snohomish County Human Services ChildStrive
- 14. Community Scan What are you involved in that is parallel to a Restorative, Trauma Informed Community? What are you doing in your organization that supports a Restorative, Trauma Informed Community? What steps can you take to implement practices in your organization?
- 15. Closing Circle Based on what you discovered today, what is one thing you will start doing differently?
- 16. Mary Cline-Stively, MA Chief Program and Strategy Officer Mary.cline-Stively@childstrive.org 425-353-5656 Liza Patchen-Short, MA Children’s Mental Health Liaison Liza.Patchen-Short@snoco.org 425-388-7254 Thank You Trauma Informed, Restorative Community Accelerator Co-Champions
Editor's Notes
- #2: 20 Mindfulness and check in
- #7: Having the two together – why its important…10 m The brain can be affected by trauma but the impact can be reversed by caring, trusting relationships. When there are perceived threats, the brain can quickly shift into survival modes to protect ones self. Therefore communication and compassionate relationships are essential. Paradigm shift
- #8: 5 m
- #9: 10 m
- #11: 30 m
- #12: 15 m
- #13: 5 m
- #14: 15 m Pair up with someone new
- #15: Now we want to know what you are doing in our community at aligns with this work.
- #16: 10 m