How do we support a trauma-informed approach to advocacy? What are the most effective ways to engage, navigate, and build relationships with policymakers?

Join our November CTIPP CAN call as we aim to answer these questions and more to build trauma-informed advocacy efforts. In addition to this discussion, we invite you to explore our asynchronous 9-part advocacy series.

  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 2:00-3:00pmET // 11:00am-12:00pmPT 
    • NOTE: Optional 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
    • +19292056099,,742183645# US (New York)
    • +13017158592,,742183645# US (Germantown)

We will start the call by sharing our efforts to urge Congressional support for two bipartisan, bicameral bills that would significantly help prevent, address, and mitigate the negative impacts of trauma through community-based/led initiatives. 

We will conclude with an opportunity for folks to share their thoughts on how CTIPP can better support advocacy efforts in the future. 

We look forward to seeing you on November 15th!

Your friends at CTIPP

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

  • Our October CTIPP CAN call provided tips and strategies to better integrate NEAR science concepts into your trauma-informed education, activism, and advocacy. NEAR science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience) is a comprehensive framework to better understand the impacts of trauma, chronic stress, and adversity on well-being.

  • Do you need a CTIPP flyer summarizing our mission and vision as a meeting leave-behind or for an upcoming event? Download one here!

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.
  • SURVEY: The International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) and Trauma Informed Oregon at Portland State University are interested in your feedback to help them better understand the language/terminology people feel most comfortable using when discussing and engaging in community-based mental wellness and resilience activities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • November 9: University Health is hosting the 2nd Annual Unity in Community Conference to share stories of resilience, practical tools for self-healing and learn key principles that propel communities towards a future where resilience, healing & recovery define our collective journey.
  • November 15: Our next CTIPP CAN call will discuss how to build and deepen trauma-informed advocacy efforts. In addition to this discussion, we invite you to explore our asynchronous 9-part advocacy series.
 
 

MINDFUL MOMENT: 4-7-8 BREATHING

 

The 4-7-8 breathing technique can help calm your nervous system, and you can practice anywhere. Simply find a comfortable position and breathe through your nose for 4 seconds. Hold your breath for 7 seconds, then breathe forcefully out for 8 seconds. You can usually do around three cycles of 4-7-8 breathing in one minute.

 
 
 
 
 

Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy & Practice
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(215) 370-1362 | jesse@ctipp.org

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