VA TICNs eNote November 2023

The International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) and Trauma Informed Oregon at Portland State University have created a survey to better understand the language and terminology people feel most comfortable using when discussing and engaging in community-based mental wellness and resilience activities. This survey should take 1-3 minutes, and your responses will be anonymous and confidential.

The Administration for Native Americans is hosting a four-part virtual speakers series, including "Watering the Seeds of AI/AN Ancestral Love and Wisdom to Create Healthful Families and Generations" and "Restoring Kinship Networks and Resiliency Through Indigenous Seed Sovereignty."

Explore Native American culture during November or any time during the school year with lessons, activities, and resources from the National Education Association.

PBS presents a special slate of programs that explore the past, present and future of Native Americans and will also stream across digital platforms on PBS’ YouTube Channel, PBS.org and the PBS App.

Resources for Children and Families Displaced by War and Violence

PACEs Connection has curated resources that share truths about the consequences of trauma caused by war, violence, and displacement. View these resources, including research, reports, webinars, and more on the PACEs Connection website.

Join the LUV Campaign listening sessions for TICNs!

Download a flyer with registration info or register below

Session 1: Thursday, Nov 2 | 12:00-1:00pm

Session 2: Wednesday, December 6 | 3:00-4:00pm

Join Voices for Virginia's Children for an Advocacy 101 Workshop! Attendees will receive a high-level understanding of the VA state legislative process; tips & strategies for storytelling and VA-state advocacy; and upcoming advocacy opportunities.

Join Greater Richmond SCAN on November 30, 10:00-11:30am for a virtual screening of Resilience, a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. SCAN staff will facilitate a post-screening discussion. Register on Zoom.

Join CTIPP on November 15 to start or ramp up your trauma-informed advocacy efforts from 2:00-300pm with an optional 30 minutes (3:00-3:30pm) for networking and resource-sharing.

CTIPP is organizing trauma-informed advocates, activists, and stakeholders to urge their U.S. Senators and Representatives to support two bipartisan, bicameral bills that would significantly help prevent, address, and mitigate the negative impacts of trauma through community-based/led initiatives.

Learn more and register on Eventbrite.

November 1, 2023 | Mandated Reporting & Child Safety

3:00-4:30pm via Zoom

November 3, 2023 | Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals

2:00pm-3:30pm via Zoom

November 14, 2023 | Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

2:00pm-4:00 pm via Zoom

*CEUs available for purchase

November 16, 2023 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

12:00pm-2:00pm via Zoom

Click any of the above images or visit SCAN's training website to learn more and register for these trainings and workshops!

In part 2 of the SCHOOL series, November 8, 6:00pm-7:30pm, SCAN's Trauma-Informed Education Specialists will explore helping students to regulate. The training will focus on the 4 Rs of Trauma-Informed Care, define and discuss the importance of co-regulation, and offer Trauma-Informed Strategies for using in the classroom.

You do not have to have attended part 1 to participate and benefit from part 2.

Additional Events & Trainings

November 1, 1:00pm-2:15pm | La Maida Project Experiential Workshop: Stress & Regulation

November 3, 12:00pm-4:30pm | We Are Resilient: Noticing: How Precious Moments Matter

November 6, 11:00pm-3:30pm | Trauma-Informed Mindfulness for Kids

November 8, 1:00pm-2:15pm | La Maida Project Experiential Workshop: Story & Purpose

November 8, 1:00pm-2:00pm | Indigenous Women Leaders Shaping Environmental Justice

November 16, 10:00am-12:00pm | How Are We — Really? Wellness Wheel Self Assessment - Part 1

November 28, 10:00am-12:00pm | How Are We — Really? Wellness Wheel Self Assessment - Part 2

November 28, 3:00pm-3:30pm | We Are Resilient: Families: What Strengthens Resilience?

There’s more than meets the eye when navigating shock and grief, especially when navigating uncertainty and crisis. Dora explains how mindfulness helps our bodies and minds to work together, and how to create the right conditions for them to communicate.

For questions and support, contact:

Charlotte Eure, MSW

ceure@grscan.com

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