New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center

Did you know our friends at Exhale to Inhale offer FREE virtual, trauma-informed yoga weekly? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. In the office at that time? Make it a team exercise! Each 30-minute class allows you time to check-in with your stress levels, connect with your body, and make movement-based choices. Complete a quick signup form here: https://lnkd.in/gjKxJ_k8

"Growing up in foster care - and being adopted - really shaped my sensitivity to the complexity of adversity." The newest episode of our trauma-informed podcast, Pathways, with Vincent French, MAT, CAS is out now! In this rich and heartfelt conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Meeker & Vincent discuss how his adverse childhood experiences in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, respectively, impacted and influenced the empathy-fueled work he does today in the justice system. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/d3A7r79H

Calling all first responders! Join us one week from today - on Friday, March 14th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - for the Western New York First Responder Wellness Symposium! First responders are at increased risk for experiencing stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, isolation, and mental health challenges. This FREE event will feature evidenced-based research around job-related stress and trauma, as well as stories of lived experience. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2XWymNX Share this post with someone who might benefit!

"There are people in the world who want to be more trauma-informed; who want to create a more trauma-informed world; who want to be in those positions of power where we can change the dynamic and change the systems." We’ve been hard at work on a VERY special docuseries - “Growing Community: Inside a Trauma-Informed NY.” We can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned for more… #traumainformed?#nys?#newyorkstate

DID YOU KNOW: All of our Breath-Body-Mind?? sessions are virtual & FREE? ?? Join us every Tuesday for simple stress-relief exercises. No experience needed and 3 time options available! ?? Before work @ 6 a.m. (30 minutes) ?? On your lunch break @ 12 p.m. (30 minutes) ?? After work @ 8 p.m. (45 minutes) Zoom links here: https://lnkd.in/gtvPYbyZ

Elevating trauma-informed care! ?? Susan Green, #UBSSW clinical professor and co-director of our Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC), has been named to the advisory board for the New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center. Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/evsqxF8d #UBuffalo #TraumaInformed

"I have been reflecting recently on differentiating between investing my time in what keeps me busy and what is important. It is a common and expected response in our society, when asked, 'How are you?' to reply: 'Busy' - and then move on.?What might happen if the authentic response was 'I am both fulfilled and restored because I am doing what matters most'?" - Dr. Elizabeth Meeker in Note from the Network (our e-newsletter!) Join the nearly 10k people who receive our monthly trauma-informed newsletter - packed with tips, insights, and events - straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gQdBti_B

"I spent years reinforcing the belief that I was 'the dumbest person in the room,' but neuroscience showed me how these beliefs were formed and how they could be changed ... 'I feel stupid' evolved into 'I am a learner,' and 'rejection is failure' shifted to 'rejection is redirection.' Over time, I stepped into a version of myself I had always wanted to be—someone confident in herself." In her inspiring essay for our blog, Shubhi Gautam recounts how her discovery of neuroscience empowered her, changing long-held core beliefs about herself and her own abilities. Through her work with Mind Wellness Lab, Gautam uses her insights and experiences to help high school and university students dismantle self-limiting beliefs and unlock their full potential. Read the essay here: https://lnkd.in/gJrhJBQB #neuroscience #selfdoubt #empowerment

I cannot think of a better way of starting the year than being together in person with my full team. Our time was wisely invested getting to know each other better, visioning together and creating our dream tree (seeded with our actions and growing our hopes). Thank you to Katie Haverly who lead us in an exercise to become in tune with our essence pace and robbie wilten who co-designed and facilitated the day with me. I am truly grateful to be a part of this amazing team.

There are plenty of situations in life where you can agree to disagree. But sometimes, that’s simply not an option, especially in situations where someone else’s views and beliefs—and expression of those views and beliefs—hurt you or violate your boundaries. While most of us don’t like difficult conversations or enjoy conflict, we know that avoiding hard conversations doesn’t make our problems go away. It’s best to proactively address issues with the people in our lives through open and honest communication (whenever safe and possible). We’ve compiled a list of tips on how to have difficult conversations with people who disagree with you. Read the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gaW3RqDi