Many people who experience trauma will not have lasting negative impact. Others can have ongoing challenges. Learn risk factors and ways to lessen or prevent its damaging effects. Whether you […]
Author: shauna
Healing trauma 2021: engage your humanity
I first heard the idea of engaging your humanity while on a Shane Safir webinar last summer. She referenced it during the agreements at the beginning. She said, “engage your […]
Covid-19 Trauma: Long-haulers
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) defines trauma- “an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful […]
Are there levels of training for trauma informed care?
Yes is the short answer. Those levels are not universally recognized unless you speaking of a specific certification or degree. In Oregon, Trauma Informed Oregon’s Standards of Practice for Trauma […]
Trauma Informed Training 2021
Training your staff in trauma today is more important than ever. Some seek training to meet the Oregon Health Authority Trauma Training Requirement, support their team, or to better care […]
LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Support in 2021
Hello friends; wishing each of you a good 2021! As I consider 2020, I am overcome with gratitude for your support and partnership. The year started with getting to be […]
LGBTQ+ Resources
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Matthew and I are really excited about the upcoming meetings. If you haven’t signed up yet, please register today. Please head to the updated Resources for […]
Refill your reservoir
September 2020 has been intense. After a challenging year, this last month found many of us on the west coast isolated inside or even to a single room to avoid […]
Wildfires and Resilience
Growing up in dry southern Oregon, I spent many hot Augusts and Septembers with smoky skies and red suns. My step father managed land that was afflicted by fire every […]
LGBTQ+ Youth Support Project
Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Matthew Dawson and I are teaming up to support young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer LGBTQ+ or are questioning their […]