Trauma and Homelessness Initiative

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Trauma and Homelessness Initiative"

Transcription

1 Trauma and Homelessness Initiative CHP Conference September 2015

2 Background The Trauma and Homelessness Initiative- Research project aimed to investigate the relationship between traumatic events and homelessness Four partnering agencies SHM, Mind Australia, VincentCare Vic. and ISCH involved in collaborative project Phoenix Australia (formerly ACPMH) undertook the research on behalf of agencies

3 Major Outputs Final Report outlining the research findings Service Framework with 27 recommended Principles of Action Worker Guidebook underpinned by recovery principles and mindfulness theory

4 Key Research Questions What is the link between Trauma and Homelessness? What are the types of traumatic events experienced by people who have also experienced homelessness? Does the experience of trauma contribute to homelessness? What are the accompanying mental health issues? e.g. PTSD, depression, substance use disorders What are the levels of social support and community connectedness? What are the barriers to seeking help for issues related to trauma and mental health?

5 Research Methodology Research comprised four stages Stage One Literature review Stage Two Service User qualitative interviews Stage Three Staff Focus groups Stage Four Service User Quantitative study

6 Target Group The key focus of the research was on people at risk of or experiencing long-term homelessness

7 Trauma Definition People's experiences of trauma in the study involved two types of trauma Type I traumatic, single events Type II events that are interpersonal, enduring and prolonged e.g. child abuse

8 Levels of Traumatic Experiences All 115 participants reported at least one traumatic event in their lifetime Type I Trauma was experienced by 98% of participants Type II Trauma was directly experienced by 60% of participants High levels of exposure to interpersonal violence (including sexual and physical assault)

9 Trauma Event Frequency Most participants were exposed to multiple traumatic events with over 97% having experienced more than four events in their lifetime This compares with a 4 per cent rate in the general community The average total number of traumatic experiences reported by participants was 21

10 Trauma Type The majority of participants (91%) were exposed to trauma during childhood (either Type I and/or Type II) 70% of participants experienced at least one traumatic event before experiencing homelessness

11 Trauma & Homelessness Trauma was often identified as a precipitant to becoming homeless, however, trauma exposure also occurred after becoming homeless Trauma exposure escalated after becoming homeless & majority of trauma exposure occurred after becoming homeless

12 Mental Health issues 88% of participants in the study met diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health diagnosis including: PTSD (73%), current depression (54%), alcohol abuse disorder (49%), alcohol dependence disorder ( 43%), substance abuse disorder (51%), substance dependence disorder ( 44%) and current psychotic disorder (33%)

13 Complex Psychiatric Profile The psychiatric profile of the participants was highly complex, demonstrated by multiple psychiatric disorders e.g. PTSD presented with major depressive disorder or a substance/alcohol use disorder

14 Mental Health People who reported exposure to Type II trauma were at increased risk of developing PTSD and having a highly complex mental health presentation However, those who had not experienced Type II trauma also presented with a highly complex presentation

15 Mental Health Symptoms associated with exposure to prolonged traumatic events identified: Emotional regulation difficulties (62%) Difficulty maintaining social relationships (93%) Risk taking and putting selves in danger (41%) Suicidal ideation (19%) and Dissociative experiences (72%)

16 Social Support and Seeking Help Participants experienced: High levels of social difficulties and social exclusion Low levels of social support and social connectedness High levels of difficulties maintaining social relationships

17 Social Support and Seeking Help Social disadvantage was identified as a fundamental component of the relationship between trauma and homelessness Many participants sought help, but half reported a time when they did not get professional help for a mental health problem

18 Overall Key Findings Trauma drives homelessness: Traumatic events often occur as a precursor to becoming homeless. Many people left home to avoid ongoing trauma in the form of assault, child abuse and other forms of interpersonal violence. Homelessness drives trauma exposure: Being homeless is a risk for experiencing further trauma. The frequency of trauma exposure escalated when people lost their housing.

19 Key Findings cont d Trauma drives social difficulties: Trauma impacts on an individual s sense of safety and connection with other people, especially when caused by a primary care giver. Trauma drives mental health problems: Exposure to traumatic events in both childhood and adulthood are associated with mental health problems.

20 Cyclical interrelationship A cyclical interrelationship exists between trauma exposure, long term homelessness, mental health difficulties and social disadvantage

21 Cyclical Interrelationship Trauma Exposure Mental Health Difficulties Long-Term Homelessness Social Disadvantage

22 Trauma Informed Service Framework A model of recovery for people experiencing long-term homelessness requires an integrated approach, across multiple service sectors This includes: homelessness services, drug and alcohol, clinical mental health, community mental health and specialist treatment and support services

23 Trauma Informed Service Framework A service framework is proposed that: Provides Trauma Informed Care Is based on Recovery Principles Is Strengths based and assists people to identify and develop coping skills

24 Trauma Informed Model of Recovery

25 Principles of Action 1. Promote understanding of trauma Some important principles include: Organisation-wide shared understanding of trauma and how this translates into trauma informed care All service users should have access to trauma informed care without the need to disclose trauma experiences Service users should be given control over assessments of trauma experiences

26 Principles of Action 2. Manage barriers to recovery and accessing support services Services need to manage the barriers to care through awareness of services, realizing the capacity for help seeking and engagement A person s readiness or capacity to engage with services is dynamic and varies over time Expectations of recovery need to be individually determined and communicated across different service sectors Facilitate communication between services by sharing trauma-informed understandings & adopting collaborative approaches

27 Principles of Action 3. Establish strong relationships by managing engagement safely, providing clear boundaries and clear worker role expectations Safe, consistent and effective therapeutic relationships with services are core elements of trauma informed care Clear information on the parameters of what can and can t be done needs to be communicated Correct and reliable information on how to access services should be provided Boundary management is critical to establishing safe, sustainable and productive therapeutic relationships

28 Principles of Action 4. Provide choice, control and predictability Service guidelines, clients rights, responsibilities and expectations on attendance, participation and behaviours need to be clearly communicated Services should enhance service user control 5. Engage in ongoing service improvement and evaluation by services service providers have an ethical responsibility to strive to understand the needs and experiences of service users evaluation targets against long term homelessness, but also recovery from trauma and mental health outcomes, should be a focus

29 Worker Guidebook A worker guidebook has been developed to assist staff to provide a trauma informed response It includes activities and supports to lessen the impact of trauma They are not therapy and can be administered by staff at different professional levels It includes the Decision Making Guide for Managing Trauma Disclosure

30 Concluding Key Messages Trauma & Homelessness strong relationship identified by research Addressing homelessness is not just about providing a roof over one s head Recovery is possible and the homelessness sector has a mandate to lead this work Resources available at:

the Trauma and homelessness initiative

the Trauma and homelessness initiative the Trauma and homelessness initiative research findings An initiative by the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health in collaboration with Sacred Heart Mission, Mind Australia, Inner South Community

More information

Implementing TIC. Katie Young, WAGEC Chris Hartley, Homelessness NSW

Implementing TIC. Katie Young, WAGEC Chris Hartley, Homelessness NSW Implementing TIC Katie Young, WAGEC Chris Hartley, Homelessness NSW Who are we? Peak agency focused on preventing and addressing homelessness Mission: A NSW where no-one is homeless or at risk of homelessness.

More information

Group Interventions For Complex Trauma: UKPTS March Dr Lisa Reynolds: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Trauma Service: The Trauma and Homelessness

Group Interventions For Complex Trauma: UKPTS March Dr Lisa Reynolds: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Trauma Service: The Trauma and Homelessness Group Interventions For Complex Trauma: UKPTS March 2013 Dr Lisa Reynolds: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Trauma Service: The Trauma and Homelessness Outline of the workshop Developing a group intervention

More information

Describe the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACES) and the core principles of trauma informed care

Describe the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACES) and the core principles of trauma informed care Detail basic human development Describe the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACES) and the core principles of trauma informed care Detail the correlations of trauma incidents and ACES to behavioral

More information

The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program, implementing trauma informed care

The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program, implementing trauma informed care The Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program, implementing trauma informed care Cathy Humphrey, CEO, Sacred Heart Mission Professor Paul Flatau, Director CSI UWA About the J2SI Program Key workers with

More information

Do you help people recover from trauma? training programs

Do you help people recover from trauma? training programs Do you help people recover from trauma? 2019 training programs Do you or your staff help people who have experienced trauma? Many Australians have been exposed to traumas such as a disaster, workplace

More information

Empowerment, healing and transformation for women moving on from violence

Empowerment, healing and transformation for women moving on from violence Mental Health Advocate - Job Description (April 2017) Job Title: Responsible To: Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Services Manager Organisational Context Women and Girls Network (WGN) WGN is a pan-london

More information

Do you help people recover from trauma? training programs

Do you help people recover from trauma? training programs Do you help people recover from trauma? 2018 training programs Do you or your staff help people who have experienced trauma? Many Australians have been exposed to traumas such as a disaster, workplace

More information

The Four Pillars of Sanctuary

The Four Pillars of Sanctuary The Four Pillars of Sanctuary Pillar 1: Shared Knowledge - Trauma Theory: scientifically-grounded knowledge about trauma, adversity, and attachment. The Sanctuary Model is a blueprint for individual and

More information

Welcoming Services and Service Coordination for Women with SUD and/or Co-occurring Disorders

Welcoming Services and Service Coordination for Women with SUD and/or Co-occurring Disorders FLORIDA CERTIFICATION BOARD Supervision Key The successful application of knowledge to practice is one of the most-needed and desired outcomes for behavioral health professionals, and others, involved

More information

CULTURE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

CULTURE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION NAME: Sanctuary 0000: General Name Model Spelled Culture-Specific Information Out Information Engagement For which specific cultural group(s) (i.e., SES, religion, race, ethnicity, gender, immigrants/refugees,

More information

Breaking the Link Between Trauma and Suicide. Highlights from the 2015 Community Needs Assessment. Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition

Breaking the Link Between Trauma and Suicide. Highlights from the 2015 Community Needs Assessment. Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition Breaking the Link Between Trauma and Suicide Highlights from the 2015 Community Needs Assessment Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition 1 General Data Analysis n Comparison of Juneau to the State: Similar

More information

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Domestic Violence 101. Zara Espinoza, MSW

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Domestic Violence 101. Zara Espinoza, MSW Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Domestic Violence 101 Zara Espinoza, MSW Learning Objectives Enhance understanding of the dynamics surrounding IPV/Domestic Violence Explore effects, risk factors and cultural

More information

Protection and resilience: A simple checklist for why, where and how to coordinate HIV and child protection policy and programming

Protection and resilience: A simple checklist for why, where and how to coordinate HIV and child protection policy and programming Protection and resilience: A simple checklist for why, where and how to coordinate HIV and child protection policy and programming This document is made possible by the generous support of the United States

More information

Intro to Concurrent Disorders

Intro to Concurrent Disorders CSAM-SCAM Fundamentals Intro to Concurrent Disorders Presentation provided by Jennifer Brasch, MD, FRCPC Psychiatrist, Concurrent Disorders Program, St. Joseph s Healthcare There are all kinds of addicts,

More information

Personal Disclosure Statement and Notice of Practices

Personal Disclosure Statement and Notice of Practices Sound Therapy of Seattle Lisa Gormley-Leinster, M.A., LMHC, NCC, CCMHC 200 1st Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119 Phone: (206) 659-1738 www.soundtherapyofseattle.com soundtherapyofseattle@gamil.com Personal Disclosure

More information

One Door Mental Health Education and Training LEARNING PATHWAYS

One Door Mental Health Education and Training LEARNING PATHWAYS One Door Mental Health Education and Training LEARNING PATHWAYS Welcome to One Door s Education and Training Awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing is growing across Australian society.

More information

The Role of the Psychologist in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team Dr Janice Harper, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Esteem, Glasgow, UK.

The Role of the Psychologist in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team Dr Janice Harper, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Esteem, Glasgow, UK. The Role of the Psychologist in an Early Intervention in Psychosis Team Dr Janice Harper, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Esteem, Glasgow, UK. Ferrara, Italy, 5 th May 2017 Overview Essential Components

More information

Our mission: High impact support Without judgement Fullstop. Our values: Social Justice Inclusion Empowerment Integrity Respect Courage Commitment

Our mission: High impact support Without judgement Fullstop. Our values: Social Justice Inclusion Empowerment Integrity Respect Courage Commitment Position Title Portfolio Department Reports to: Award: Employment type: Location: No. direct reports Hiring Leader Client Engagement Officer Community Health The Living Room Clinical Team Leader SCHaHDS

More information

Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry into Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality

Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry into Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee Inquiry into Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra

More information

PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE

PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE PROCEDURES AND GUIDANCE Working with Substance Misusing Parents and those who come into Regular Contact with Children and Young People Date of original document July 2009 Date document reviewed April 2016

More information

Promoting and protecting mental Health. Supporting policy trough integration of research, current approaches and practice

Promoting and protecting mental Health. Supporting policy trough integration of research, current approaches and practice Promoting and protecting mental Health. Supporting policy trough integration of research, current approaches and practice Core Principles of Mental Health Promotion Karl Kuhn 1 Policy framework proposes

More information

USEFUL RESPONSES TO ROUTINE ENQUIRY DOUBTERS

USEFUL RESPONSES TO ROUTINE ENQUIRY DOUBTERS 1 USEFUL RESPONSES TO ROUTINE ENQUIRY DOUBTERS (Adapted from DH Mental Health Policy Research Unit publication 2006) Purpose of this paper Sometimes it is frustrating dealing with doubting or reluctant

More information

Responding Effectively to BPD Challenges for the Service System. Katerina Volny Peter McKenzie

Responding Effectively to BPD Challenges for the Service System. Katerina Volny Peter McKenzie Responding Effectively to BPD Challenges for the Service System Katerina Volny Peter McKenzie Borderline Personality Disorder A common mental illness characterised by poor control of emotions and impulses,

More information

Hounslow Safeguarding Children Board. Training Strategy Content.. Page. Introduction 2. Purpose 3

Hounslow Safeguarding Children Board. Training Strategy Content.. Page. Introduction 2. Purpose 3 Hounslow Safeguarding Children Board. Training Strategy 2018-2020. Content.. Page Introduction 2 Purpose 3 What does the Training Strategy hope to achieve?. 4 Review.. 4 Local context.. 4 Training sub

More information

Women s Health Association of Victoria

Women s Health Association of Victoria Women s Health Association of Victoria PO Box 1160, Melbourne Vic 3001 Submission to the Commonwealth Government on the New National Women s Health Policy 1 July, 2009. Contact person for this submission:

More information

CONTENT OUTLINES AND KSAS

CONTENT OUTLINES AND KSAS CONTENT OUTLINES AND KSAS Bachelors Social Work Licensing Examination What are KSAs? A KSA is a knowledge, skills, and abilities statement. These statements describe the discrete knowledge components that

More information

2017 National Association of Social Workers. All Rights Reserved.

2017 National Association of Social Workers. All Rights Reserved. 2017 National Association of Social Workers. All Rights Reserved. 1 Trauma-Informed Practice with Older Adults Sandra A. López, LCSW, ACSW Diplomate in Clinical Social Work 5311 Kirby Drive, Suite 112

More information

Consent is Sexy When it is Peer to Peer

Consent is Sexy When it is Peer to Peer Best Practice Case Examples Abstract Consent is Sexy When it is Peer to Peer Allison Wills, Counsellor/Social Worker David Duncan, Student Health Coordinator Student Wellbeing University of the Sunshine

More information

Matrix Framework of PERINATAL DEPRESSION and RELATED DISORDERS

Matrix Framework of PERINATAL DEPRESSION and RELATED DISORDERS Aim of the framework: Matrix Framework of PERINATAL DEPRESSION and RELATED DISORDERS Provide guidelines on the core skills required by health professionals predominantly involved in screening women for

More information

An event where a person is exposed to: death threatened death actual or threatened serious injury actual or threatened sexual violence

An event where a person is exposed to: death threatened death actual or threatened serious injury actual or threatened sexual violence By Jo Lunn An event where a person is exposed to: death threatened death actual or threatened serious injury actual or threatened sexual violence Characterized by symptoms of: } Intrusion/re experiencing

More information

NARM NEUROAFFECTIVE RELATIONAL MODEL. a complete theoretical approach & clinical model for treating complex trauma. HEALING DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA

NARM NEUROAFFECTIVE RELATIONAL MODEL. a complete theoretical approach & clinical model for treating complex trauma. HEALING DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA NEUROAFFECTIVE RELATIONAL MODEL HEALING DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA WHAT IS NARM? The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM ) is a non-regressive theoretical approach and clinical model that addresses the complexities

More information

Birmingham Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2017+

Birmingham Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2017+ Birmingham Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2017+ 24 August - 5 October 2017 Consultation Summary Birmingham Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2017+ 24 August 5 October 2017 What are we trying to achieve?

More information

Giving People a Second Chance

Giving People a Second Chance Giving People a Second Chance Opportunities for Discharge Planning and Reentry from Prison and Jail National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference 2015 Women s Forensic Jail Reentry Program Funding provided

More information

Surviving and Thriving: Trauma and Resilience

Surviving and Thriving: Trauma and Resilience Guiding our community s children through life s critical moments with trauma-informed mental health and child development services. Surviving and Thriving: Trauma and Resilience John Richardson-Lauve,

More information

Hawaii Content and Performance Standards III Health Education

Hawaii Content and Performance Standards III Health Education Hawaii Content and Performance Standards III Health Education Hawaii s 7x7 Curriculum Focus for Standards Based School Health Education Build Knowledge and skills through teaching Promote Healthy Behaviors

More information

Creating Opportunities for Success: Working with Trauma Survivors in the Shelter Setting

Creating Opportunities for Success: Working with Trauma Survivors in the Shelter Setting University of Massachusetts Medical School escholarship@umms Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center Publications and Presentations Psychiatry 11-2010 Creating Opportunities for Success: Working

More information

CONTENT OUTLINES AND KSAS

CONTENT OUTLINES AND KSAS CONTENT OUTLINES AND KSAS Masters Social Work Licensing Examination What are KSAs? A KSA is a knowledge, skills, and abilities statement. These statements describe the discrete knowledge components that

More information

Note: Staff who work in case management programs should attend the AIDS Institute training, "Addressing Prevention in HIV Case Management.

Note: Staff who work in case management programs should attend the AIDS Institute training, Addressing Prevention in HIV Case Management. Addressing Prevention with HIV Positive Clients This one-day training will prepare participants to help people living with HIV to avoid sexual and substance use behaviors that can result in transmitting

More information

Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2014 Part of a national Mental Health Survey Programme

Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2014 Part of a national Mental Health Survey Programme Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2014 Part of a national Mental Health Survey Programme About the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2014 The Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) 2014

More information

Prevention First (Adapted): A Framework for Suicide Prevention

Prevention First (Adapted): A Framework for Suicide Prevention Prevention First (Adapted): A Framework for Suicide Prevention Preferred citation: Everymind. (2015). Prevention First (adapted): A Framework for Suicide Prevention. Newcastle, Australia. ISBN: 978-0-9924461-8-5

More information

Community based services for children and adults with learning disabilities

Community based services for children and adults with learning disabilities Community based services for children and adults with learning disabilities Circle of support and Accountability: A trauma-based approach which addresses harmful sexual behaviour Lorenzo Picco Respond

More information

PACTS Family Violence: Risk Assessment DR DEBORAH WESTERN

PACTS Family Violence: Risk Assessment DR DEBORAH WESTERN PACTS Family Violence: Risk Assessment DR DEBORAH WESTERN Outline of Lecture What is risk assessment? What do you need to know about undertaking a risk assessment? Some guidelines for undertaking a family

More information

CSD Level 2 from $57,170 $62,811 pa (Pro Rata) Dependent on skills and experience

CSD Level 2 from $57,170 $62,811 pa (Pro Rata) Dependent on skills and experience Position Description August 17 Position Description Peer Support Worker Section A: Position details Position title: Employment Status: Classification and Salary: Location: Hours: Peer Support Worker Part-Time

More information

Trauma & Addiction: Creating Safety for Clients in Dual Recovery

Trauma & Addiction: Creating Safety for Clients in Dual Recovery Trauma & Addiction: Creating Safety for Clients in Dual Recovery Tracy Harvey, MSW, RSW Certified Clinical Traumatologist Alberta Health Services Addiction & Mental Health Lethbridge Area Office 1 DISCLOSURE

More information

Dr Elspeth Traynor Clinical Psychologist

Dr Elspeth Traynor Clinical Psychologist Dr Elspeth Traynor Clinical Psychologist Simple Trauma Dangerous, upsetting or life threatening event experienced or observed One-off Examples: car accident, house fire, assault, rape Complex trauma Complex

More information

Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative: Trauma Informed Care & Trauma Specific Services

Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative: Trauma Informed Care & Trauma Specific Services Trauma and Justice Strategic Initiative: Trauma Informed Care & Trauma Specific Services Larke Nahme Huang, Ph.D. Lead, Trauma and Justice SI Administrator s Office of Policy Planning and Innovation ATCC

More information

ZIG ZAG YOUNG WOMEN S RESOURCE CENTRE INC. NEW POSITION: Northside Sexual Assault Counsellor/Community Education Worker POSITION DESCRIPTION

ZIG ZAG YOUNG WOMEN S RESOURCE CENTRE INC. NEW POSITION: Northside Sexual Assault Counsellor/Community Education Worker POSITION DESCRIPTION ZIG ZAG YOUNG WOMEN S RESOURCE CENTRE INC NEW POSITION: Northside Sexual Assault Counsellor/Community Education Worker POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Northside Sexual Assault Counsellor/Community

More information

Chapter 1. Understanding Complex Trauma and Traumatic Stress Reactions. Have you considered the many ways that humans can be traumatized?

Chapter 1. Understanding Complex Trauma and Traumatic Stress Reactions. Have you considered the many ways that humans can be traumatized? CHAPTER SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS for Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, Relationship-Based Approach by Christine A. Courtois and Julian D. Ford For instructors who are using Treatment of Complex

More information

Winter Night Shelters and Mental Healh Barney Wells, Enabling Assessment Service London.

Winter Night Shelters and Mental Healh Barney Wells, Enabling Assessment Service London. Winter Night Shelters and Mental Healh Barney Wells, Enabling Assessment Service London. Introduction goals of session - What is mental health - What is interaction between poor mental health and CWS -

More information

Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services Reform Framework

Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services Reform Framework Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services Reform Framework Mental Health Reform Strategy Mental Health, Drugs and Regions Division Department of Health Level 17, 50 Lonsdale Street Melbourne

More information

My name is Todd Elliott and I graduated from the University of Toronto, Factor- Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, in 1999.

My name is Todd Elliott and I graduated from the University of Toronto, Factor- Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, in 1999. Profiles in Social Work Episode 32 Todd Elliott Intro - Hi, I m Charmaine Williams, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Academic, for the University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.

More information

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Addressing Sexual Risk with Drug Users and their Partners 1 Day Training This one-day training will build participant knowledge and skills in offering sexual harm reduction options to substance users.

More information

Both Sides of the Desk: Trauma-Informed Services in the Child Support Program

Both Sides of the Desk: Trauma-Informed Services in the Child Support Program Both Sides of the Desk: Trauma-Informed Services in the Child Support Program Rebecca Sharp, MPA, LMSW Katie Morgan, SC IV-D Director Both Sides of the Desk: Trauma-Informed Services in the Child Support

More information

Brain Research: Early Experiences Matter. Opening Minds, 2016

Brain Research: Early Experiences Matter. Opening Minds, 2016 Brain Research: Early Experiences Matter Opening Minds, 2016 Disclosure I declare that neither I, or my immediate family, have a financial interest or other relationship with any manufacturer/s of a commercial

More information

Referral Policy Issues suitable for the brief (NHS and Big Lottery Fund), the Co- Payment, and EAP counselling services

Referral Policy Issues suitable for the brief (NHS and Big Lottery Fund), the Co- Payment, and EAP counselling services CCL Referral Policy Referral Policy Issues suitable for the brief (NHS and Big Lottery Fund), the Co- Payment, and EAP counselling services Anger Anxiety and panic Bereavement and other types of loss Emotional

More information

Examining the influence victimization and resiliency factors in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among homeless emerging adults

Examining the influence victimization and resiliency factors in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among homeless emerging adults Examining the influence victimization and resiliency factors in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among homeless emerging adults Sanna J. Thompson, PhD University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work Approximately

More information

Emergency Resolution No. 55 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Resolutions Re: Censure of CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland

Emergency Resolution No. 55 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Resolutions Re: Censure of CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland Emergency Resolution No. 55 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Resolutions Re: Censure of CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland 1 WHEREAS, CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue 2 Shield of Maryland refuses to include

More information

Top 50 Topics. 2. Abuse and Neglect of Elderly and Dependent Clients Know examples of clinical mandates

Top 50 Topics. 2. Abuse and Neglect of Elderly and Dependent Clients Know examples of clinical mandates 1. Child Abuse and Neglect Signs of physical abuse Signs of sexual abuse Signs of neglect Sex between minors Reporting responsibilities Top 50 Topics 2. Abuse and Neglect of Elderly and Dependent Clients

More information

Trauma How informed are you?

Trauma How informed are you? The Alex Trauma How informed are you? Pathways To Housing Calgary, Alberta, Canada Shannon Shoemaker, BHSc Jillian Corfe, R. Psych Learning Objectives Goal To explore trauma informed care and the value

More information

Content Outlines and KSAs Social Work Licensing Examinations

Content Outlines and KSAs Social Work Licensing Examinations Content Outlines and KSAs Social Work Licensing Examinations What are KSAs? A KSA is a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statement. These statements describe the discrete knowledge components that may be

More information

INNOVATIVE DATA TO INFORM POLICY PLANNING AND INTERVENTION

INNOVATIVE DATA TO INFORM POLICY PLANNING AND INTERVENTION INNOVATIVE DATA TO INFORM POLICY PLANNING AND INTERVENTION Authors: Lloyd B 1,2, Killian J 2, Gao CX 2, Barker SF 2, Matthews S 2, Heilbronn C 2 1 Monash University, 2 Turning Point Nominated Chair: Lloyd

More information

Community Support Worker - Macarthur Accommodation and Access Program (MAAP)

Community Support Worker - Macarthur Accommodation and Access Program (MAAP) Position Description Mar/Apr 2016 Position description Community Support Worker - Macarthur Accommodation and Access Program (MAAP) Section A: position details Position title: Employment Status Classification

More information

Summary of PTSD Workshop

Summary of PTSD Workshop Summary of PTSD Workshop Equalities Sexual orientation Learning disabilities Homelessness Emergency services Failed asylum seekers in custody Age Population Suggested co-morbidities to add o Psychosis

More information

The Practitioner Scholar: Journal of Counseling and Professional Psychology 1 Volume 5, 2016

The Practitioner Scholar: Journal of Counseling and Professional Psychology 1 Volume 5, 2016 The Practitioner Scholar: Journal of Counseling and Professional Psychology 1 Assessing the Effectiveness of EMDR in the Treatment of Sexual Trauma Shanika Paylor North Carolina Central University and

More information

Trauma informed care. EAST LOS ANGELES WOMEN S CENTER Zara Espinoza Veva Lopez

Trauma informed care. EAST LOS ANGELES WOMEN S CENTER Zara Espinoza Veva Lopez Trauma informed care EAST LOS ANGELES WOMEN S CENTER Zara Espinoza Veva Lopez OVW Disclaimer This project was supported by Grant No. 2015-UW-AX-0001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S.

More information

Twinsburg City Schools Standards-Based Health Course of Study. Health

Twinsburg City Schools Standards-Based Health Course of Study. Health Course Name: () Rationale: The acquisition of basic health concepts and functional health knowledge provides a foundation for promoting health-enhancing behaviors among youth. This standard includes essential

More information

Model Tender Document

Model Tender Document Model Tender Document This document is a guide to essential components in designing a tender for services for survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) and is intended to be read in conjunction

More information

Trauma & Addiction: Creating Safety for Clients in Dual Recovery. Objectives

Trauma & Addiction: Creating Safety for Clients in Dual Recovery. Objectives Trauma & Addiction: Creating Safety for Clients in Dual Tracy Harvey, MSW, RSW Alberta Health Services Addiction Services March 12, 2009 Although the world is full Of suffering, it is also full of the

More information

Violence against Women and Mental Health in Timor-Leste: Findings from the Nabilan Baseline Study

Violence against Women and Mental Health in Timor-Leste: Findings from the Nabilan Baseline Study Violence against Women and Mental Health in Timor-Leste: Findings from the Nabilan Baseline Study Secundino Rangel and Xian Warner The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste Where? Nationally-representative female

More information

Mental health and Aboriginal people and communities

Mental health and Aboriginal people and communities Mental health and Aboriginal people and communities 10-year mental health plan technical paper Contents Background...1 Aboriginal communities and the experience of poor mental health...2 Policy and program

More information

2018 Attachment & Trauma Conference

2018 Attachment & Trauma Conference 2018 Attachment & Trauma Conference Awareness Regulation Healing November 3-5, 2018 Location: St. Catharines Golf Club Featuring Key Note Speaker: Dr. Janina Fisher licensed clinical psychologist in private

More information

DSA Interventions on offer in Southampton

DSA Interventions on offer in Southampton DSA Interventions on offer in Southampton Provider Activity Eligibility Who can refer Referral Route Currently open Hampton Trust 12 17yr olds with links to DV 12 17yr olds Currently restricted Contact

More information

Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership. Strategy

Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership. Strategy Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership Strategy 2017 2020 1 Contents Foreword...3 1. Introduction... 4 1.1 Background... 4 1.2 Aim... 4 1.3 National Context... 4 2. Strategic Priorities...

More information

The ABC s of Trauma- Informed Care

The ABC s of Trauma- Informed Care The ABC s of Trauma- Informed Care AGENDA What do we mean by trauma? How does trauma affect people? What can we learn from listening to the voices of people who have experienced trauma? Why is understanding

More information

ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences

ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences Melissa L. Hoffmann, Ph.D UT Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry UT Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody University of Tennessee Health Sciences

More information

Response to Carnegie Roundtable on Measuring Wellbeing in Northern Ireland

Response to Carnegie Roundtable on Measuring Wellbeing in Northern Ireland Response to Carnegie Roundtable on Measuring Wellbeing in Northern Ireland May 2014 Belfast Healthy Cities welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the work of the Roundtable. Belfast Healthy Cities is

More information

appendix 1: matrix scoring guide

appendix 1: matrix scoring guide . ACCOMMODATION appendix : matrix scoring guide. Suitability of Property I have been sleeping rough I am in hospital but cannot be discharged until accommodation is found for me It would be unreasonable

More information

PRACTICE STANDARDS TABLE. Learning Outcomes and Descriptive Indicators based on AASW Practice Standards, 2013

PRACTICE STANDARDS TABLE. Learning Outcomes and Descriptive Indicators based on AASW Practice Standards, 2013 PRACTICE STANDARDS TABLE Learning Outcomes and Descriptive Indicators based on AASW Practice Standards, 2013 Practice Standard Learning Outcome Descriptive Indicators 1 st placement 1: Values and Ethics

More information

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:and9gcs05wludyxvfunummxjqde-jwnoi7it2rh0cyz2tnpztmurron- Dissociative identity disorder, formerly called multiple personality disorder,

More information

Tros Gynnal Plant. Introduction. All of our services are:

Tros Gynnal Plant. Introduction. All of our services are: Families Plus 2016 Tros Gynnal Plant Introduction Most people know Tros Gynnal Plant as the Welsh Children s Rights Charity which provides Advocacy services for children and young people. However, as well

More information

Drama teacher / acting developed theatre with people with mental health issues as therapeutic tool and community education purposes.

Drama teacher / acting developed theatre with people with mental health issues as therapeutic tool and community education purposes. My background Drama teacher / acting developed theatre with people with mental health issues as therapeutic tool and community education purposes. Social Worker 15 years Mental health sector and 1 year

More information

This webinar is presented by

This webinar is presented by Webinar DATE: Working together to support people November who self-harm 12, 2008 Monday, 20 th June 2016 Supported by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australian Psychological

More information

6/27/2014 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BECOME A TRAUMA-INFORMED SYSTEM OF CARE OVERVIEW IMPORTANCE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES DEFINITION OF TRAUMA

6/27/2014 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BECOME A TRAUMA-INFORMED SYSTEM OF CARE OVERVIEW IMPORTANCE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES DEFINITION OF TRAUMA OVERVIEW WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BECOME A TRAUMA-INFORMED SYSTEM OF CARE 1 Understand Importance of Trauma-Informed (TI) Services 1 July 16, 2014 Sylvia Barnard With significant contribution from Ashley

More information

Dr Lisa Bunting (Lecturer in Social Work, QUB) Mairead Lavery (title, SEHSCT) Nov 2017

Dr Lisa Bunting (Lecturer in Social Work, QUB) Mairead Lavery (title, SEHSCT) Nov 2017 Dr Lisa Bunting (Lecturer in Social Work, QUB) Mairead Lavery (title, SEHSCT) Nov 2017 STRUCTURE Defining Trauma and Adversity The Prevalence and Impact of Multiple Adversities How adversity causes poor

More information

Working with trauma in forensic therapeutic communities: Implications for clinical practice.

Working with trauma in forensic therapeutic communities: Implications for clinical practice. Working with trauma in forensic therapeutic communities: Implications for clinical practice. SHUKER, Richard and NEWBERRY, Michelle Available from Sheffield Hallam

More information

Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology Institute of Sport and Human Science Location Study mode Duration Start date Wolverhampton City Campus Full-time 3 year(s) 24/09/2018 Employability Counselling

More information

THE BRAIN IS THE BOSS

THE BRAIN IS THE BOSS W I N G S O F S H E L T E R I N T L, I N C. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 239-340-2980 WINGSOFSHELTER.ORG U n d e r s t a n d i n g C o m p l e x T r a u m a THE BRAIN IS THE BOSS Presenter: Hillary

More information

Developing Core Competencies for the Counselling Psychologist Scope: Initial Consultation and Call for Nominations

Developing Core Competencies for the Counselling Psychologist Scope: Initial Consultation and Call for Nominations Developing Core Competencies for the Counselling Psychologist Scope: Initial Consultation and Call for Nominations INTRODUCTION: Since the implementation of the HPCA Act the Psychologists Board has, as

More information

Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families

Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families The 12 Core Concepts, developed by the NCTSN Core Curriculum Task Force during an expert consensus meeting in 2007, serve as the conceptual foundation of the Core Curriculum on Childhood Trauma and provide

More information

HOPE AND HEALING BY DESIGN. Professional development strategy

HOPE AND HEALING BY DESIGN. Professional development strategy HOPE AND HEALING BY DESIGN Professional development strategy 2 Key purpose of the workshop To inform the content and design of the Hope and Healing Framework training and professional development strategies

More information

Trauma-Informed Approaches. The Nelson Trust women s residential treatment service

Trauma-Informed Approaches. The Nelson Trust women s residential treatment service Trauma-Informed Approaches The Nelson Trust women s residential treatment service The Nelson Trust The Nelson Trust is a Gloucestershire based charity. We were established in 1985 to provide residential

More information

Summary of the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against Women and Children in Zanzibar

Summary of the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against Women and Children in Zanzibar Summary of the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against Women and Children in Zanzibar 2017 2022 Ministry of Labour, Empowerment, Elders, Youth, Women and Children (MLEEYWC) 1 Summary of the National

More information

Taking the Common Approach to Improve Child Wellbeing. Webinar Presentation July

Taking the Common Approach to Improve Child Wellbeing. Webinar Presentation July Taking the Common Approach to Improve Child Wellbeing Webinar Presentation July 23 2013 Agenda Origins of The Common Approach Key findings from the formative evaluation What works to achieve results implementation

More information

relationships grief & loss anxiety depression family violence anger abuse stress low self esteem

relationships grief & loss anxiety depression family violence anger abuse stress low self esteem BCH Services Guide - Counselling Ballarat Community Health offers quality and affordable counselling for individuals, couples and families. Counselling is available to address a range of issues across

More information

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in an Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Setting

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in an Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Setting Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in an Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Setting Distinguishing features of DBT Implementing DBT within Drug Health Services RPAH Case Study Background to DBT Developed in early

More information

Youthline s approach to suicide 2010

Youthline s approach to suicide 2010 Youthline s approach to suicide 2010 Youthline s approach is to respect and support clients, assisting them to be safe at all times, especially when they feel suicidal. Youthline s therapeutic interventions

More information

Introduction to the Trauma Informed Approach to Services

Introduction to the Trauma Informed Approach to Services December 1, 2016 Introduction to the Trauma Informed Approach to Services Health Profession Opportunity Grant Program Arlington, Va. Kath Schilling MEd, CAS, LADC I Trauma Integration Specialist WWW. HEALTHRECOVERY.

More information

Victim Support and Title IX Investigations

Victim Support and Title IX Investigations Victim Support and Title IX Investigations Director, Office of Victim Assistance at the University of Colorado-Boulder Licensed Professional Counselor Former police advocate and case manager at local rape

More information