Updates & Events

Register for the next GRTICN meeting

*Please join us on August 9, 9:00am-10:30am! Details TBD*


GRTICN Annual Survey

Please take a moment to complete this short survey about your experience as a member of the GRTICN. This survey is anonymous, and your feedback will help us assess the current state of the network and provide important insight for the network going forward. Thank you!

 

Mindful Mondays and Trauma-Informed Technique Tuesdays

SCAN is offering new 30-minute mini trainings to provide space for discussion and to foster professional and personal growth. Learn more and download a flyer, and register on our trainings website.

Upcoming Trainings from SCAN

Visit https://one.bidpal.net/scantraining/welcome to learn more and register for any of the trainings and workshops below!

July 2, 2024 | Pushout Film Screening

11:00-1:00pm via Zoom

July 10, 2024 | Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals

2:00pm-3:30pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

July 16, 2024 | Cultivating Authentic Community Engagement

10:00-11:30am via Zoom

July 18, 2024 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

1:00-3:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

July 25, 2024 | Trauma-Informed Supervision

12:00-1:30pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

July 30, 2024 | The Power of Play in Parenting

12:00-1:00pm via Zoom

 

July Is Disability Pride Month

The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.


FACT has released an issue brief on people with disabilities, along with additional resources. The research is intended to highlight models and strategies that are proven to be effective in preventing and treating family violence and provide tools for local communities to improve the provision of services.


Sportable provides sporting opportunities in Central Virginia to individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments through a variety of competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs in a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment.


 

Additional Resources


Extreme Heat Safety Tips

Stay safe by staying cool this summer with these tips from Virginia Department of Health, and listen for more advice from NPR.

 


Trauma-Informed Workplaces Toolkit


This toolkit from CTIPP (Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice) provides educational concepts and practical strategies to support team members in advocating for more trauma-informed workplaces.

 

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!


Do you have any stories about how you have incorporated trauma-informed principles and approaches into your professional or personal life? Please share (anonymously or not) via this form or email ceure@grscan.com! Your story can help inspire others!

 

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