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Grafton hosted our first annual symposium at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia on October 21, 2014.\u00a0 The theme of the symposium, \u201cTrauma Talks:\u00a0 Let\u2019s Listen and Learn\u201d generated a robust list of presenters and a wide spectrum of topics.<\/p>\n

Trauma-informed practice encompasses principles of safety\/trustworthiness, choice\/collaboration\/empowerment, and a strengths-based approach.\u00a0 It emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety for both providers and individuals who have experienced trauma\u2026it creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. (Hooper, Bassuk & Olivet, 2010)<\/p>\n

When keynote speaker, Dr. Janice LeBel<\/strong> shared, \u201cBecause we will never know someone\u2019s full life experience, it makes sense to presume everyone in our care has a history of trauma and adopt a \u2018universal precautions\u2019 approach\u201d, it reminded me about the critical role that we play in people\u2019s lives.\u00a0 We really do have a unique opportunity to help \u201cheal\u201d the individual and build a relationship that is safe, comforting and trustworthy.\u00a0 An important point comes from Dr. Sandra Bloom (and reiterated by Dr. LeBel) who developed The Sanctuary Method that was implemented in hospitals, residential treatment centers and shelters.\u00a0 Dr. Bloom contends the focus of questioning and thinking should be on \u201cWhat happened to you instead of what\u2019s wrong with you?\u201d\u00a0 This simple shift in paradigm generated a powerful dialogue amongst the information shared by all presenters during the symposium. http:\/\/www.sanctuaryweb.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Karin Spencer<\/strong>, Early Childhood Educator at Shepherd University provided a compelling case study that enabled participants to reflect on protective factors, risk factors, unique strengths as well as developmental factors that influenced behavior and development.\u00a0 She also discussed concrete and replicable strategies that could be used by educators to ensure success within the classroom setting.<\/p>\n

It is heartwarming to know that the growing knowledge about how trauma affects people is now being used to inform changes in policies and practices to ensure that we as treatment professionals support recovery and resilience and to avoid interventions that inadvertently do more harm than good.\u00a0 So how do we know if we are moving in the right direction with respect to trauma informed practice?\u00a0 We start by initiating a dialogue so that we pay attention to understanding not only the work we are doing, but also the work we would like to do.\u00a0 It is about highlighting practices and shining a flashlight on a systems perspective and incorporating a holistic, bio-psychosocial perspective for all those in need.<\/p>\n

Jason Craig<\/strong>, Director of ABA Services provided an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis using a trauma informed approach.\u00a0 A trauma informed approach is both a proactive and reactive approach to the treatment of individuals and takes into account traumatic effects and incorporates these when devising treatment interventions.<\/p>\n

During her \u201cYes Practice\u201d presentation, Shamsi Sadeghzadeh<\/strong>, Director of Behavioral Consultation reminded us that \u201cCrisis is not the most opportune time to teach and that all behaviors serve one of the following four functions:\u00a0 attention, escape, avoidance or tangible items. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Shamsi reminded us that trauma informed practice involves focusing on a plan before the crisis and developing strategies, interventions and methods and to create a positive environment that may mitigate stress and triggers.\u00a0 She also emphasized the importance of monitoring these practices and changing them over time as needed.<\/p>\n

The symposium also provided a forum for participants to experience an alternative form of therapy, music therapy, through a guided drum circle. \u00a0\u00a0Although most participants seemed a little reluctant at first to \u201cjoin the circle\u201d, this experiential activity facilitated by Bronwen Landless,<\/strong> Music Therapist following lunch was the perfect medium to energize and build connectedness and collaboration amongst participants.<\/p>\n

Bonnie Zampino\u2019s<\/strong> creative learning module, \u201cExperience Autism,\u201d was an interactive presentation that allowed us to appreciate some of the sensory experiences an individual with Autism may experience and the accompanying frustration when those experiences prevent accessible and rewarding interactions with the environment.<\/p>\n

The closing speaker at the symposium, Nicole Hiles<\/strong>, Assistant Education Administrator discussed the importance of treatment integrity (adherence, quality, exposure and program differentiation), its duration as well as the barriers involved in increasing treatment integrity.<\/p>\n

As clinicians, educators, social workers, psychologists and administrators, we often feel disempowered within the myriad of systems within which we work.\u00a0 By sharing information and resources that are readily available, however, we are strengthening the dialogue about practices that support a trauma informed milieu.\u00a0 There is a plethora of resources and tools available for professionals and organizations.\u00a0 (see links below)<\/p>\n

It is our hope that the symposium has provided some food for thought for initiating this dialogue.\u00a0 Grafton\u2019s new \u201ctrauma informed\u201d consultation and training services, Ukeru Systems, Inc will be coming soon.\u00a0 Contact communications@grafton.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Center Trauma Informed Care provides training for staff, consumers, and others to facilitate trauma-informed care in a range of service systems. A useful list of national hotlines, referral resources, and support services can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Child Traumatic Stress Network<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network aims to improve access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and teens. Its site offers a wealth of information geared toward children, including numerous webinars.<\/p>\n

National Child Traumatic Stress Network<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe National Child Traumatic Stress Network aims to improve access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and teens. Its site offers a wealth of information geared toward children, including numerous webinars.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Collaborative Problem Solving<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.livesinthebalance.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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