trauma-informed peer support
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Trauma-Informed Peer Support. Welcome to the second of a series of webinars for peer supporters. The content of these webinars is drawn from the Recovery to Practice (RTP) project, a SAMHSA-funded project to foster recovery in behavioral health professions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Trauma-Informed Peer Support
Welcome to the second of a series of webinars for peer supporters. The content of these webinars is drawn from the Recovery to Practice (RTP) project, a
SAMHSA-funded project to foster recovery in behavioral health professions.
This webinar series is presented by the International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS) with the generous assistance of OptumHealth, without whom
this series would not be possible.INAPS is solely responsible for the content of the webinars.
The second webinar, Trauma-Informed Peer Support, will begin at noon, Eastern Time Zone.
Thank you for your participation!
Telephones will be muted. You may submit questions during the webinar using the chat function or at
the end of the webinar when telephones will be unmuted for
questions and answers.
Webinar 2:Trauma-Informed
Peer Support
Presenter:Antonio LambertLead Facilitator for
International Association of Peer Supporters’ RTP Project
Formerly the National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS)
Moderator:Peter Ashenden
Director of Consumer AffairsOptumHealth Behavioral Solutions
Contact InformationT +1 612-632-2963 F +1 877-309-8548
If you would like a certificate:Please visit our website—www.naops.org
Take the short quiz and complete the name and address portions.
The RTP Curriculum Topics: Recovery Basics
WellnessTrauma-Informed Practices
Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Roles and Values
Strengthening Workplace Relationships Multi-Cultural Awareness
Building Recovery Relationships
Peer Specialists’ Recovery Curriculum
• To create an understanding and awareness of the RTP project and curriculum.
• To create a basic understanding of trauma-informed peer support for our practice and future learning and discussion.
• To obtain input and suggestions regarding content for the RTP curriculum and future webinars.
Purpose of this webinar
“An external threat that overwhelms a person’ coping
resources.”--Kathryn Power
SAMHSA
What is Trauma?
ViolenceAbuse
Physical, emotional, sexual, or institutional mistreatment
Child or elder abuse or mistreatment
Examples of Trauma
Accidents or natural disastersDeath of a loved one
AbandonmentPhysical Illness or disability
(self or a loved one)
More Examples of Trauma
Cultural stigma or oppression (race, religion, gender, age,
status, body size, etc.)
More Examples of Trauma
A comprehensive study of 18,000 people
Followed for many yearsTracked both physical and
mental conditions
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
The greater the number of adverse childhood experiences
(trauma), the more frequent were both physical and mental
health problems later in life.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) -- Findings
Problems more frequent among those with ACE include:
DepressionDiabetes
Earlier Death
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) -- Findings
The percentage of people who receive public mental health
services who have been exposed to trauma is about
90%!
Why is this Important?
Instead of asking: What is wrong with you?
Ask: What happened to you?
What can we do?
Be patientHelp others explore barriers that may result from trauma
EncourageRefer to our principles and
practices
What can we do?
Hope Respect
Person-DrivenStrengths/Responsibility
Quick Review of Principles and Practice
Culturally BasedMany Pathways
Holistic
Principles and Practice
Peer Support Trauma Awareness
Relationships
Principles and Practice
Treat everyone, including staff, as if they have experienced
trauma in their lives.
Universal Precautions
‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is:
--A natural, potential effect of empathic engagement with a
traumatized person
How Could Others’ Trauma Affect Us?
‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is:
--Similar to ‘burnout’--Also known as ‘compassion
fatigue’
How Could Others’ Trauma Affect Us?
Be self-aware of potential problems
Act sooner rather than laterPractice self care
What Can We Do?
Therapy/Support GroupsTime off
Time with friends/familyDo enjoyable things
Self-Care
We can best support others when we are
well ourselves!
Remember!
The slides used for this webinar will be posted on the
iNAPS website.
www.naops.org
Webinar Slides Posted
For more information:
Overall RTP Projectwww.samhsa.gov/recoverytopractice
Resource Librarywww.dsgonline.com/rtp/resources.html
Peer Specialist Disciplinewww.naops.org link to www.rtp4ps.org
Wounded Healer Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orxEawi9qro
Questions? Comments?E-mail
Would you like a certificate of attendance? A link to the post-webinar quiz will be found on
our website: www.naops. A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after
you complete the quiz.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!!
Next WebinarPeer Supporter
Roles and ValuesFriday, June 21, 2013
12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT
Presenters: Gladys Christian and Rita Cronise
Go to our website: www.NAOPS.org for additional information
On behalf of the International Association of
Peer Supporters (INAPS) and
OptumHealth
Thank you
REMEMBER: If you would like a certificate:
Go to the website—www.naops.orgTake the short quiz and complete the
name and address portions.