September 2024

The Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy has created a video on The Journey of Becoming a Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Organization, developed with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding appropriated to support Virginia's TICNs. The video discusses the process of becoming a trauma-informed and healing-centered organization, from conducting an agency assessment to analyzing the data and developing a strategic plan to engaging in the implementation. Participants in the video, who represent TICNs engaging in the process, share highlights of the process along with the importance of the work in supporting staff well-being.

CTIPP Trauma-Informed Advocacy Series to Build Transformational Resilience

CTIPP CAN is launching a new program format for September-December 2024 to meet the moment through trauma-informed advocacy to build hope, healing, and transformational resilience. Participants will engage in consistent networking, resource-sharing, and educational opportunities to advance trauma-informed policies and practices nationwide. The first Wednesday of the month will offer office hours with CTIPP Executive Director Jesse Kohler (optional), and the third Wednesday will feature a presentation, reflection, breakout groups, and discussion.

Learn more and register on the CTIPP website.

The Rest and Joy Fund Application Is Open

The Rest & Joy fund was established to prioritize mental health and making rest & joy accessible and approachable for Black & Brown folks in DC, MD and VA. The Rest & Joy fund is a collaboration between The Mental Health Emergency Fund and Collective 365. It is the mission of Collective 365 to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health, rest and joy within the Black & Brown communities and to help break down the resource barriers for accessing services and support for mental health, rest and joy. Visit the Collective 365 website to learn more and apply.  

Trauma-Informed Community Change

Last month’s CTIPP CAN call discussed why “traditional” community change models fall short and how trauma-informed engagement can build capacity and lasting change. This inspiring session can be viewed, and you can access all the slides and extensive additional resources, on the CTIPP website.

Cultivating Belonging Conference

The Greater Prince William Trauma-Informed Community Network (TICN) is hosting a conference on September 19 that will provide professionals with trauma-informed strategies they can utilize through informative presentations and interactive workshops led by content area professionals.

View and download a flyer for more details!

ITRC Race to Resilience Transformational Resilience Coordinating Network "Commissioning Program"

As a partner in the UN Climate Champion Race to Resilience Campaign, the International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) and its core partners the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) and Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) will work with co-sponsors worldwide to help organize, strengthen, and “Commission” Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks (TRNCs) worldwide. CTIPP and ITRC are hosting a webinar to share more about this initiative on October 1, 12:00-1:30pm. Register online.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

View and download toolkits to help support efforts to raise awareness about suicide prevention from NAMI National and National Institute of Mental Health.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center put together a two-page resource, Ideas for Action, full of links and strategies.

The CDC takes a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention and offers facts, data and statistics, information on risk and protective factors, general resources, and more.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15

PBS announced new documentaries and programs showcasing Hispanic and Latino culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024. More information can be found on PBS's Hispanic Heritage Month Site.

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber showcases events during the month throughout Virginia.

September 4, 2024 | Self Care and Wellness

1:00-2:30pm via Zoom

September 12, 2024 | Trauma-Informed Supervision

10:00-11:30am via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

September 18, 2024 | Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals

3:00-4:30pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

September 19, 2024 | Playing for Keeps Film Screening

3:00-4:30pm via Zoom

September 24, 2024 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

12:00-2:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

September 25, 2024 | The Importance of Long-Lasting Relationships on the Road to Self-Sustainability

10:00-11:30am via Zoom

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

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.

Free E-Learning Modules

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 and feature members of Virginia's Trauma-Informed Community Networks (VA TICNs). Each module includes a quiz to help test your knowledge and additional resources.

Is it possible to care for others without neglecting yourself? Coach Neca from Headspace offers insight into why self-love and love for others are not, in fact, mutually exclusive. When we feel worthy and valued, she explains, we naturally extend that care to those around us.

For questions and support, contact:

Charlotte Eure, MSW

ceure@grscan.com

VA TICNs Website