There is a growing urgency to address trauma in our society today. How do we as services and partners in healing do it in a way that honors a person's story and grows a person's resilience?

Learning new approaches or concepts can come with a jolt. This conversation with Rachel is about what has surprised her, her doubts along the way, and what has emerged from her work in trauma responsive care.

What does self-care mean to you? Ilea Scott's role is to offer self-care techniques to families with trauma histories as she walks alongside them as they explore what their gifts are, connect to community.

The ways that we can be present with people on their healing journey is often determined by our mindset and approach. What happens when we shift our focus away from “fixing” a person, to recognizing and building their resilience?

Julie talks about how harnessing the strengths of people, especially people in community has been an ah-ha moment for her.

What does it look like/sound like to offer trauma-responsive and culturally-aware supports to people and families? What does it look like/sound like when we miss the boat on this? Why does it matter?

Sarah believes that this mind body connection work done in relationship with others is what's next in the work of trauma informed care.

When all seemed lost, how do people begin to heal from trauma? Are there times when support services like social workers and case managers have gotten in the way of healing?

This conversation with Lori is for people providing support - interested in how the ACE study impacts the way we interact and support people, not by looking at someone to “fix,” but as someone to understand and identify their resilience.