Reflections on Ferguson: How a Trauma-Informed Lens Can Make A Difference Date: Friday, December 19, 2014 Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET Presenters: Cathy Cave, Senior Program Associate, Advocates for Human Potential; Leah Harris, M.A., Director of the National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery; Chacku Mathai, CPRP, Director, STAR Center; Keris Jän Myrick, MBA, MS, Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA Description: The recent tragic events in Ferguson, MO and across the country have brought the issues of community safety, health, dignity, and well-being to the forefront. Tragic events in the community can lead to reactions of grief, anger, and continuing trauma that are similar to the traumatic experiences shared by consumers and peers with diverse backgrounds who have experienced prejudice and discrimination in their communities. During these challenging times, what do consumers and peers have to offer to help communities heal? Is the trauma-informed lens that we use to understand our personal experiences effective in supporting others going through similar experiences when tragic events occur? What do trauma-informed communities look like and how might we get started? Join us for a conversation between national peer leaders and offer your questions and perspectives as we discover a way forward together.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:55:08 +0000
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