#TransformTrauma: February 2024

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Happy February,

We’re excited to announce a new (free!) handbook to help communities proactively build population-level mental wellness and transformational resilience for climate change-related toxic stresses, emergencies, disasters, and the harmful individual and collective traumas they can generate. While originally intended to support those going through the Climate CoP, some learnings can support communities at various stages of organizing.

Co-created with the International Transformational Resilience Coalition and Trauma Informed Oregon, it addresses the urgent need for a public health approach, provides actionable strategies, and explains how local leaders, civic groups, and organizations can build and support more resilient communities.

The new(-ish) year is also a great time to build, audit, or update your communications plan to support trauma-informed approaches at various levels. From expanding your reach and engagement to sharpening your message and tactics, our February CTIPP CAN call will provide a step-by-step roadmap to maximize your time, reach, and impact.

• REGISTER
• Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 2:00-3:00pmET // 11:00am-12:00pmPT (NOTE: Additional time for networking and idea sharing from 3:00-3:30pmET // 12:00-12:30pmPT)
• ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/742183645?(Meeting ID: 742 183 645)

We look forward to seeing you on the 21st!

Sincerely,

The CTIPP Team

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• TRAUMA-INFORMED VISION: How do we shift to a trauma-informed society? Our vision presents various concrete considerations critical to preventing and mitigating trauma and adversity and promoting resiliency, recovery, healing, and growth so that all are supported to flourish and thrive.
• JANUARY 2024 CTIPP CAN: Our January call focused on our vision, which helps to ensure we are working across the lifespan and supporting advocacy efforts to promote policies and practices that make a meaningful difference across the various dimensions of our society that work to support individuals, families, and communities.
• NEW PODCAST: Our latest TransformTrauma podcast offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the counseling profession and the holistic, systemic approach required to effectively address trauma and mental health needs in today's world. Guests included Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the American Counseling Association, and Carla Adkinson-Johnson, PhD, LPC, professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University (WMU)
• 2023 ANNUAL REPORT: From new free resources to continued year-over-year growth in reach, engagement, and impressions, 2023 was a pivotal year for CTIPP and the trauma-informed movement. Thank you to our network partners, staff members, board of directors, and collaborators nationwide for their tireless efforts and collaboration.

CALLS TO ACTION

• Urge Congress to support the RISE from Trauma Act (S. 1426 and H.R. 4541) to expand the trauma-informed workforce in schools, healthcare settings, social services, first responders, and the justice system and increase community resources to address the impact of trauma.
• Urge Congress to support the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act (S. 1452 and H.R. 3073) to help communities proactively develop local strategies that build population-level resilience by planning for and responding to the mental health challenges caused by disasters and toxic stress.
• TOOLKIT: Free resources to help you urge Congress to support trauma-informed federal legislation.
• Know someone who is already advocating for trauma-informed policies and practices? Or would be an awesome addition to the movement? Encourage them to join CTIPP’s Community Advocacy Network today!