On March 9, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Office of Human Service Policy in the federal Department of Health and Human Services released findings from their 2022 convening on primary prevention.
“There are a lot of ways to really help people heal and help people think about getting to the root causes of neurologic endocrine immune disruptions that are part of the toxic stress response. The stress busters are seven ways that have been shown by science to improve neurologic, endocrine, and immune function.” – Dr. Rachel Gilgoff In this video,
To optimize the impact of trauma-informed policies and programs, states should engage all three branches of government to achieve shared goals. States like Tennessee have implemented coordinated three branch initiatives, and others are beginning to explore strategies to address trauma and promote healing by working across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Because so many individuals who interact with the
Pathways to Resilience kicked off the new year with a Learning Network Session on opportunities to promote healing-centered trauma-responsive policies and programs at the federal and state levels. During the session, we first heard about the federal landscape from Jesse Kohler and Jen Curt from the Campaign for Trauma Informed Policies and Practices (CTIPP). Tia Hartsock from Hawai’i’s Office of
Pathways to Resilience kicked off the new year with a Pathways Learning Network Session on opportunities for promoting healing-centered and trauma-responsive policies and programs in 2023 – at both the federal and state levels. To provide context for the session, Pathways to Resilience co-director Tanya Schwartz discussed the priorities of the nine new Governors: In reviewing their publicly available
“There is a gorgeous wisdom that can only be gained by surviving and thriving… When we offer it to the world, real change occurs.” – Cherene Caraco Survivors of trauma have long relied on their peers as part of their journey toward recovery and wellness. Talking about shared experiences can help foster a deep sense of empathy, compassion, and community
Becky Haas is a trauma-informed trainer and member of the Pathways to Resilience Expert Advisory Committee. In the latest video in our Engaging Experts series, she describes strategies for states and employers to become trauma-informed and responsive. It is important for employers to train and equip their staff to recognize trauma behaviors. In a school setting, this might mean educators
Over the course of the past eight years, Wyoming, a rural state home to 580,000 people, has been increasingly investing in trauma-informed care across sectors, garnering participation from both public and private partners. Senior executives in the state, including the governor’s Health and Human Services Advisor and Medicaid Medical Director, have championed the integration of trauma-informed practices and policies. By
When a family or young person is involved in court, it is safe to assume they are experiencing heightened stress. They may be involved in the court system because of a traumatic situation and may have also experienced significant adversity leading up to the situation. Traditional court settings tend to be formal and authoritative and not conducive to a journey
“In partnership with Pathways to Resilience, every state can work to provide supportive environments to help children and families thrive — and learn from one another’s best and promising practices.” Abby Cox is the First Lady of Utah and a member of the Pathways to Resilience Steering Committee — a group of seven Governors’ First Spouses who are champions for trauma-responsive