Trauma Theory
Because trauma and adversity are universal, we shift our perspective from "What's wrong with you?" to this question.
What happened to you?
This allows for transparency by encouraging people to say what they mean without being mean when they say it.
What is Open Communication?
This allows us to address our feelings so that we can avoid hurting others or ourselves.
What is Emotional Management?
This customized list of activities helps us to cope when we are overwhelmed. (The first item on Jaye's is "eat chocolate")
What is a Safety Plan?
The amygdala, a primitive part of the brain, reacts to threat by triggering these responses that all begin with F
What are fight, flight, freeze and fawn.
We rely on one another. Together we accomplish more.
What is Social Responsiblity?
This is an inherent aspect of all changes, even positive life changes like getting married or having a baby.
What is Loss?
This 3-question ritual provides a quick check in each time we gather in our teams.
What is a Community Meeting?
These maladaptive roles get played out in the Re-Enactment Triangle.
What are victim, persecutor and rescuer?
Shared decision making means that all voices are heard, but not necessarily that everyone gets a vote.
What is Democracy?
Focusing on this allows us to choose a new trajectory and promotes hope.
What is Future?
When reviewing critical incidents or addressing collective disturbances, this colorfully named tool uses SELF to maintain a solution-focused approach.
What is a Red Flag Meeting?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
There are 10 categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), divided into Individual and Household experiences. Name one from the Individual list and one from the Household list.
Individual:
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual abuse, Physical neglect, Emotional neglect
Household:
Mental Illness, Substance abuse, Domestic violence, Parental separation/divorce, Incarceration
Studies have shown that this kind of intelligence is more closely correlated with success than IQ
What is Emotional Intelligence?
These are the four domains of Safety.
What are physical, psychological, social and moral?
This group of individuals is the driving force behind Sanctuary implementation in the organization. They are both resources and role models.
What is the Core Team?