Network Updates

Please join us on Friday, December 13, 9:00am-10:30am at Michaux House! Unite Us will explore how their system can support our interest in Community Resource Mapping and Marisa Gitchel will be guiding us through a mindfulness exercise and sharing about resources for trauma exposed professionals.

The parking deck is directly across from St. James on your left. Parking is free and includes handicapped spaces. Michaux House also has a ramp to enter the building.

Community Resource Mapping focuses on what communities have to offer by identifying assets and resources that can be used for building a system in support and care for community members. The GRTICN will be engaging in this process to identify current resources, learn about gaps, and cultivate new relationships across agencies. If you are interested in participating, please let us know what dates work for you at the link below:

https://forms.gle/DNRtHYdyLdv5qtmT9

We will follow up soon with the schedule and more information!

The next GRTICN Orientation is January 29, 9:00-10:00am. Orientation is open to new members and anyone interested in a refresher on the network.

THE GRTICN COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (COP) IN TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPERVISION is a collaborative group focused on enhancing skills and building knowledge in trauma-informed supervisory practices. The purpose of this COP is to bring together GRTICN members in supervisory roles to share ideas with one another related to applying trauma informed principles to the practice of supervision and to support one another in this work.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

Anyone in a supervisory role who has completed Trauma-Informed Supervision training. We welcome all sectors of the GRTICN membership including mental health, education, youth services, social services, nonprofits, private agencies, legal/courts, and healthcare.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Participants can expect opportunities to share challenges and successes related to providing supervision to other professionals. Topics of discussion will include trauma-informed supervision practices, wellness and vicarious trauma, and case-studies to practice implementation of skills.

WHEN WILL WE MEET?

The GRTICN Community of Practice for Trauma Informed Supervision will meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 12-1pm via Zoom. You are welcome to join at any time.

Visit bit.ly/GRTICNCOP to register for the meetings.

Events and Resources

SCAN's Community Engagement Specialist, Tamika Daniel, is holding a Train the Trainer beginning in January for community members interested in learning how to engage their own lived experience to train others about trauma and resilience. Reach out to tdaniel@grscan.com or fill out the online form if you are interested!

The Department of Behavioral Health Division and the Office of New Americans are hosting the Annual Regional Mental Health Conference on Trauma-Informed Care and Prevention for Refugee and Immigrant Communities on December 5 at at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Participants will explore essential topics related to trauma-informed care and prevention strategies that can significantly impact the mental health and well-being of refugee and immigrant populations. Learn more and register!

Upcoming Trainings, Workshops & Screenings

Visit bit.ly/SCANTraining to learn more and register for any of the trainings and workshops below!

December 3, 2024 | Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

12:00-2:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

December 5, 2024 | Trauma-Informed Strategies

9:00-11:00am via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

December 10, 2024 | Stewards of Children

10:00am-12:30pm via Zoom

December 11, 2024 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

1:00-3:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

January 8, 2025 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

2:00-4:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

January 9, 2025 | Cultivating Authentic Community Engagement

10:00-11:30am via Zoom

Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Consultation

Is your organization looking to move toward more trauma-informed and healing-centered policies, practices, and environments? Greater Richmond SCAN offers consultation services to support you through this process! View and download a flyer with more info and contact Joey Feldman, jfeldman@grscan.com, with any questions.

Additional Resources

New LGBTQ Resources for Service Providers

In 2012, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center developed an information packet of materials for service providers working with the LGBTQ+ community. These resources were well-received and widely used by the field for many years. In 2023, NSVRC staff began talking with key partners about the current needs of LGBTQ+ community members and felt it was time for an update. These resources aim to give updated guidance and considerations for those serving this population. Learn more and access the guides on the NSVRC website.

How to Handle Hard Conversations with Family This Holiday Season

Disagreement can be one of the hardest things to prepare for when visiting with loved ones — especially during intense and polarizing political climates.

But there are ways to make the experience a little smoother, said family therapists, who shared their ideas with KQED for what to do when conversations around the dinner table go awry. Read the tips on the KQED website.

Free E-Learning Modules on Trauma and Resilience

Visit learning.grscan.com to access our free series of e-learning modules (available in English and Spanish). These 10-20 minute videos cover foundational concepts related to trauma and resilience, including trauma-informed strategies for building resilience at the individual, organizational, and community levels. The videos feature members of Virginia's Trauma-Informed Community Networks (VA TICNs), including the GRTICN. There are quizzes to help test your knowledge and additional resources in each module. Please use and share widely!

A Place for Parents Virtual Group

A Place for Parents is a weekly, virtual group open on Wednesdays from 10-11am on Zoom to anyone caring for children. Visit grscan.com/aplaceforparents or contact Kanika McBride at kmcbride@grscan.com for more info!

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