Effective storytelling is an essential part of impactful advocacy. As Robert McKee said, “Stories are the currency of human contact.”

When we share stories of trauma-informed change, healing, and resilience, we can create an emotional connection with the audience that is powerful and lasting. An effective communications strategy inspires real momentum in legislation, funding, other forms of action, and public awareness of the benefits of trauma-informed care.

We believe every coalition, organization, and person has a story worth sharing, and we realize that the process can be daunting and time-consuming.

Our next CTIPP CAN call will share strategies and advice to help you develop or update your communications plan, secure earned media coverage in your local news, reach audiences directly with a "media platform" on your existing website, and model the model with trauma-informed storytelling.

Whether you’re new to the trauma-informed movement or a seasoned advocate, we invite you to join our lively discussion to help amplify your advocacy!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at CTIPP

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Congress recently introduced two bipartisan, trauma-informed bills – RISE from Trauma Act and Community Mental Wellness & Resilience Act – that would significantly help prevent, address, and mitigate the negative impacts of trauma through community-based/led initiatives. CTIPP has endorsed both bills. Our initial post has resources to take action today and, in the coming weeks, we will announce more advocacy opportunities for the trauma-informed movement to continue building momentum around these pieces of critical legislation.

 

Our May 2023 CTIPP CAN call honored Mental Health Awareness Month with a discussion on collective and self-care for trauma-informed advocates as we work to transform systematic and societal change

We’re hiring! CTIPP is seeking a Director of Community Engagement & Government Affairs (based in the DC metro area) to nurture and grow relationships with community members, policymakers, and other government officials to elevate promising practices around the country, connect constituents with Congressional offices, learn about opportunities to leverage resources and support to continue growing the movement and mobilize advocates to support our policy priorities (E.G., funding for cross-sector coalitions).

EVENTS

JUNE 5: Boston University School of Public Health is hosting a discussion with U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, on Promoting Mental Health Among Children and Youth.

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT to Laura Braden Quigley (CTIPP's Director of Communications) for inclusion in our next newsletter!

JUNE 13: Pathways to Resilience is hosting Preventing Violence and Helping Survivors Heal with Trauma-Responsive Policies and Practices to share how policymakers, community leaders, and advocates are working to prevent violence and provide trauma-responsive services to individuals and communities affected by violence to support the healing process.

JUNE 17: CTIPP’s next Community Advocacy Network (CAN) call will help amplify your trauma-informed advocacy with strategies and advice to 1) develop/update your communications plan, 2) secure earned media coverage in your local news, 3) reach audiences directly with a “media platform” on your existing website, and 4) model the model with trauma-informed storytelling.

JUNE 20: HEAL PA’s next Lunch Hour features Linda Thai, LMSW. She is a trauma therapist, educator, and consultant who specializes in cutting-edge brain- and body-based modalities and incorporates consideration of issues pertaining to the impact of oppressive systems upon identity, mental health, and well-being, and the invisibilized wounds of racial trauma and attachment trauma.

CALLS TO ACTION

  • Survey: Early Learning Settings. CTIPP has partnered with Millersville University to survey early childhood educators to create free and practical examples of what trauma-informed care “looks like” in early learning settings. Deadline to participate: June 30, 2023.
  • Survey: Learning about the Movement. Researchers at the University of Montana want to know about your learning!  This extensive survey study seeks to understand what and how people learn about ACEs, NEAR science, prevention science, toxic stress, trauma-informed, resilience, and adjacent subjects.
  • Survey: Healthcare for Children & Youth. The Committee on Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Youth through Health Care System Transformation welcomes input on experiences and ideas about the importance of quality healthcare for all children and youth and improvements for healthcare delivery. They welcome thoughts on incorporating lived experience, community engagement, payment models, workforce development, and promising practices and policies.

MINDFUL MOMENT: WHEN YOU ONLY HAVE THREE MINUTES

 

Take a break from what you're doing while seated and scan your body for stiffness. Relax the face muscles, and let your jaw slightly open. Drop your shoulders. Let your arms droop by your sides. Allow your hands to loosen, so there are spaces between your fingers. Uncross your legs or ankles. Feel your thighs sink into your chair, letting your legs fall comfortably apart. Feel your shins and calves become heavier, and your feet grow roots into the floor. Now breathe in slowly and breathe out slowly.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice
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