Network Updates

Please join us on Friday, December 13, 9:00am-10:30am at Michaux House!

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.

Do you represent an agency/organization in the Greater Richmond region as a member of the GRTICN? If so, please take a moment to complete our short Member Agency Survey!

Visit bit.ly/ticnmas2024

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.

Bon Secours' 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey is now live, and they would love to hear from you! This survey helps Bon Secours hear from each of you about the biggest health needs you and your family are facing. Your feedback will be used to identify gaps in services and to improve public health. The survey takes about 6-7 minutes to complete.

Take the survey in English:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSRCHNA25

Take the survey in Spanish:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSRCHNA25?lang=es

Events and Resources

November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

"On this Native American Heritage Month, we remind everyone: Our beauty and resilience has never ceased to exist. We’ve been here all along, every November, every month, every year." - Marisa Page, via First Nations

Visit First Nations' Knowledge Center for a variety of resources, including publications and webinars. Read an article on how to celebrate the month - and do much more.

Learn more about the diverse experiences of Native Americans and Alaska Natives with the collection of documentaries from PBS.

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!

November 7, 2024 | Trauma-Informed Supervision

9:00-10:30am via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

November 12, 2024 | Resilience Film Screening

2:00-4:00pm via Zoom

November 13, 2024 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

1:00-3:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

November 14, 2024 | Social and Emotional Health in Early Childhood Development

12:00-1:30pm via Zoom

November 19, 2024 | Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals

12:00-1:30pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

November 20, 2024 | Self-Care and Wellness

1:00-2:30pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

30-Minute Mini Trainings

Join Greater Richmond SCAN for Mindful Mondays and Trauma-Informed Technique Tuesdays for discussions on different topics and to practice techniques to foster professional and personal growth.

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

Journeying Through Grief

Full Circle Grief Center is offering a virtual monthly grief support group for adult grievers in Virginia beginning in January 2025. Learn about grief, develop healthy coping skills and explore your feelings, connect with others, share the story of your loved one and discover new ways to remember them by joining this monthly virtual group. Learn more and register on the Full Circle 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 is a weekly, virtual group open to anyone caring for children. Contact Kanika McBride at kmcbride@grscan.com for more info!

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