wish project (weaving in spirit & health) -beyond the...
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WISHProject(WeavinginSpirit&Health)-BeyondtheHorizon
JudithWright ChrisdeBoerVictoriaChildAbusePrevention&CounsellingCentre TsawoutHealthCentre
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WISH-(WeavinginSpirit&Health)-BeyondtheHorizon
TwointeragencystoriesofsharingtogetherindevelopingschemaofTraumaInformedPrinciple’s(TIP)andorganizationalpracticethatsupportsthoseintheworkplaceensuringbettersupport,safetyandwell-beingforchildren,youthandthecommunity.
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PrinciplesofWorkingTogether
TraumaAwarenessLensTraumaRecognitionEffectonClientsEffectonStaffWorkingTogether
Relational
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Recognizingtheeffectofnegativeevents(adverseexperiences)andpositiveevents(SUD’s)onself,othersandcommunity
SubjectiveUnitsofDistress
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NavigatingtheLandscape:Re-IntroducingTraumainformedPrinciples:4-R’sRealizing:theprevalenceoftrauma:(including
in theworkplace)Recognizing:howtraumaeffectsallindividuals
involvedwiththeprogram,organization,orsystem,includingitsownworkforce
Responding:byputtingthisknowledgeintoPractice
SAMHSA(SubstanceAbuseandMentalHealthServicesAdministration)
***Relational:thatweareallinrelationshipwith eachother
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Ø Acknowledgment
Ø Safety
Ø Trust
Ø ChoiceandControl
Ø CompassionØ Collaboration
Ø Strength-based
Ø inallRelationalInteractions
TIPtrauma-informedprinciplestrauma-informedpracticetraumaspecificpractice
WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:TheLegacyofColonization&ResidentialSchoolsHistoricaltraumahasbeendefinedas“Thecumulativeemotionalandpsychologicalwoundingacrossgenerations,includingthelifespan,whichemanatesfrommassivegrouptrauma”(YellowHorseBraveHeart,2003).Trauma-informed_ToolkitManitoba
More:TheInconvenientIndian,byThomasKing
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WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:TheEffectsonPopulations-HistoricTrauma:TheexperienceofmanyAboriginalpeopleinCanadaduetocolonizationandforcedattendanceatresidentialschoolsencompassesalltypesofdevelopmentaltrauma.Theimpactofthesedisruptedattachmentsisfeltatindividual,family,andcommunityandculturelevels.Trauma-informed_ToolkitManitobaNewFrontiersinTraumaTreatment:BesselvanderKolkonDevelopmentalTrauma
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WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:EffectsonPopulations(HistoricTrauma)Individual:●Isolation/alienation●Shame●Angertowardschoolandparents●Self-hatred●Internalizedracism●Fearofauthority●Lowself-esteem●Self-destructivebehaviours(substanceabuse,gambling,alcoholism,suicidalbehaviours)●ActingaggressivelyTrauma-informed_ToolkitManitoba
WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:
EffectsonPopulations-HistoricTraumaFamily:●Unresolvedgrief●Difficultywithparentingeffectively●Familyviolence●Lossofstories●Lossoftraditions●Lossofidentity
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WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:EffectsonPopulations-HistoricTraumaCommunityandCulture:●Lossofconnectednesswithlanguages,traditionsandculturalhistory●Lossoftogethernessandcollectivesupport●LossofsupportfromElders●Lackofcontroloverlandandresources●Increasedsuiciderate●Lackofcommunalraisingofchildren●Lackofinitiative●Dependencyonothers●CommunalviolenceTrauma-informed_ToolkitManitoba
WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:EffectsonPopulation:HistoricalTrauma
TheroleanElderplaysinacommunitycaninclude:●Culturaladvisor●Historian●Socialactivist(SaintElizabethwebsite,2013)Asaserviceprovider,theremaybesituationsorcircumstancesthatmayrequireyoutoaccessthesupportofanElder.ItisimportanttoconsiderthecommunityandtheculturalbeliefsandpracticeswhenapproachinganElderforassistance.Trauma-informed_ToolkitManitoba
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ComparisonofOrganiza0onalAuthorityofResiden0alSchools&FirstNa0ons-JannDerrick
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HealthCentreDirector&Programs
WISHProject:Realizing&Acknowledging:HistoricalTraumaEffectsonPopulations&Culturalcompetence Beingtrauma-informedinvolveshavingculturalcompetenceregardingthetraditionsandpracticesofanyspecificculture.WhenworkingwithFirstNations,anunderstandingoftheirculturalpracticesisessentialinpromotingandunderstandingthehealingprocess.Traditionalhealingpracticesarelocalizedandculturallyspecific.Foragenciesworkingwithdifferingpopulations(FirstNations,Inuit),itisessentialthatprogramplanningandpoliciesbeculturallyinformedandcompetent.Trauma-informed_ToolkitManitoba 15
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WISH:MentoredVictimServiceTrainingandPreventionWISHProjectwasavictimserviceandpreventioneducationprojectbetweenTSAWOUTFirstNationsCommunityHealthCentreandtheChildAbusePreventionandCounsellingSocietyofGreaterVictoriautilizingstaffwhowerementoredthroughbothorganizations.Futuresustainabilitywasofkeyimportance.WISH,preventionwasfocusedonchildren.WISHincludedTurtleTalk,achildren’sgroupdeliveredtoelementaryschoolagedchildrenattendingafter-schoolatTsawoutFirstNationsHealthCentre.Culturallyrelevantpreventionandeducationmaterialandexperientiallearningopportunitiesincorporatedstories,games,art,roleplay,includedTsawoutHealthCentrestaffteachingSENCOTENlanguageinterspersedinTurtleTalkgroupactivities.
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Concernabouttriggeringnegativereactions,traumaresponseintheworkplaceandcommunityGettingtoknoweachothertakestime,effortandconsistencytobuildtrust.
WISHandTurtleTalk
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WISHtheProject:thebeginning-TIP’sPrinciplesandTurtleTalk(comingtogetherforchildren).
Basics:mentorship(alllevels)collaboration,jointtraining,strengtheningrelationships,sharingresources(accreditation)andculturalcross-learningin4R’srealizing,recognizing,responding,relationship.
Ø Acknowledgment
Ø Safety
Ø Trust
Ø ChoiceandControl
Ø CompassionØ Collaboration
Ø Strength-based
Ø inallRelationalInteractions
MovingthroughObstacles:theorganiza5onalframework&moreelephantsintheroom.
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“Turtlesteachustohavepatience,tothinkbeforewetalkandplanbeforeweact.” TerryStarr-TsimshianFirstNation
“WeareproudTsawoutkids”
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SeeingtheHorizon:yr3Ø MentoringØ ChildrenintheCircleØ Visibilityin
community(referralforotherservices)
Ø SustainabilityØ Leadership&LossØ SharingofResourcesØ Strengthened
RelationshipsØ Seedsplanted
elsewhere
BeyondtheHorizon:whatliesahead?Bumps,Rocks,BlessingsandGifts
Ø AcknowledgingTIPintheworkplace,howtomakeTIPvisibletothewholeorganization
Ø Structureoforganizations(silos,hierarchies,vicarioustrauma,workerstressprotectingagainstlateralviolence)
Ø Developingandmaintainingthemiddle(trainedstaff,mentorsandbuyin)
Ø Remakingoftheholisticwrap-aroundteam
Ø AdaptabilitywithinlossofresourceØ Thechangedfocusfromvictimservice
mentorship-roleofBandDesignate
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BeyondtheHorizon:TheChangingLandscape TheHolisticSupportTeamprovidingWrap
AroundService:TIPPracticeKeepingTIPPromiseLossofDirectors,staffandprograms–theunknownpotentiallylimitedshelflifeAdaptability&StrengtheningtheHolisticTeam–Relationships
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Intra-AgencyTIP(IA-TIP)Principles
Ø Safety-Throughouttheorganization,staffandthepeopletheyservefeelphysicallyandpsychologicallysafe.
Ø Trustworthinessandtransparency-Organizationaloperationsanddecisionsareconductedwithtransparencyandthegoalofbuildingandmaintainingtrustamongstaff,clients,andfamilymembersofthosereceivingservices.
Ø Peersupportandmutualself-help-Theseareintegraltotheorganizationalandservicedeliveryapproachandareunderstoodasakeyvehicleforbuildingtrust,establishingsafety,andempowerment.
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IA-TIPPrinciples
Ø Collaborationandmutuality-Thereistruepartneringandlevelingofpowerdifferencesbetweenstaffandclientsandamongorganizationalstafffromdirectcarestafftoadministrators.Thereisrecognitionthathealinghappensinrelationshipsandinthemeaningfulsharingofpoweranddecision-making.Theorganizationrecognizesthateveryonehasaroletoplayinatrauma-informedapproach.Onedoesnothavetobeatherapisttobetherapeutic.
Ø Empowerment,voice,andchoice-Throughouttheorganizationandamongtheclientsserved,individuals'strengthsarerecognized,builton,andvalidatedandnewskillsdeveloped SAMHSA
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Howtolessentheimpactofvicarioustraumaonstaff
ManagersØ Beingagoodexampleinhowtheymaintainbalanceandcareforthemselves.
Ø Establishing&maintainrelationships,encouragingcommunication,providingfordiversity&development,andallowingenoughtimeoff.
Ø Creatingsafetysothatlateralviolencedoesnottakeafootholdintheagency:takingtheagencytemperature.
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StandStill(DavidWagoner)Standstill.Thetreesbeforeyouandthebushesbesideyouarenotlost.WhereveryouareisaplacecalledHere,Andyoumusttreatitasapowerfulstranger,Mustaskpermissiontoknowitandbeknown.Theforestbreathes.Listen.Itanswers,Ihavemadethisplacearoundyou,IfyouleaveityoumaycomebackagainsayingHere.NotwotreesarethesametoRaven.NotwobranchesthesametoWren.Ifwhatatreeorabushdoesislostonyou,Youaresurelylost.Standstill.TheforestknowsWhereyouare.Youmustletitfindyou.
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TurtleTalkWISHHandbookisavailableinresourcesat:www.marymanningcentre.comJudithWrightcanbecontactedat:[email protected]:[email protected]