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Slide 2 TIME Trauma Informed Method of Engagement For Youth Advocacy Lessons in TIME Slide 3 Eric Lulow, BSW Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Public Health Advisor Alumnus of Foster Care Debra Cady, MSW, LCSW Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Public Health Advisor Adjunct Assistant Professor, Georgetown University Slide 4 Write down the following: A traumatic experience that happened to you in your childhood/growing up. One of the worst things you ever did when you were a teenager/young adult. One of your most embarrassing moments in your childhood, adolescence or young adulthood. Things/people that helped you through these tough times. Slide 5 Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Introduction and History of the Trauma-informed Method of Engagement (TIME) model TIME Model 4 Components TIME and Self-efficacy Slide 6 A youth or young adult advocate is a person who has lived experience in one or more child serving systems who use their personal stories as a mechanism to create messages for system change. Youth Advocacy places youth and young adults in a position of vulnerability as they face the thoughts, feelings, emotions, places, people and activities that are potential triggers to their trauma backgrounds. Slide 7 RELATIONSHIP Establishing Trust and Rapport PREPARATION Creating a safe state of readiness and expertise SUPPORT Assuring physical, emotional and professional needs are met REFLECTION Processing thoughts and feelings to build skills and promote healing Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Slide 8 Take the trauma into account Avoid triggering trauma reactions and/or traumatizing the individual Adjust the behavior of counselors, other staff and the organization to support the individuals coping capacity Allow survivors to manage their trauma symptoms successfully so that they are able to access, retain and benefit from the services Slide 9 Safety: Ensure physical and emotional safety and paying attention to discomfort or unease Trustworthiness: Maximize trust and establish clear and appropriate tasks and boundaries Choice: Maximize choices and control over the event Collaboration: Youth voices are elicited and validated, recognizing their strengths, respect for their lived experience and sharing the power Empowerment: Provide opportunities to enhance skills and confidence to further personal and professional development Slide 10 This model is relationally- based and trauma-informed. Supportive adults and/or peer mentors are utilized to minimize the negative impact of re-experiencing trauma for young advocates through effective engagement, preparation and support strategies. Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Slide 11 YEEEEEEEE!!! Splash!! Slide 12 Confidential File Lulow, E Slide 13 Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Eric Lulow Slide 14 Slide 15 Slide 16 RELATIONSHIP Establishing Trust and Rapport PREPARATION Creating a safe state of readiness and expertise SUPPORT Assuring physical, emotional and professional needs are met REFLECTION Processing thoughts and feelings to build skills and promote healing Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Slide 17 RELATIONSHIP: ESTABLISHING TRUST AND RAPPORT Meet in a safe environ- ment Assess if immediate needs are met Learn about their interests and goals Find out what they are worried about Learn about their culture and values Find out who they consider family Learn about their social network Find shared experiences, common ground Learn about trauma triggers and coping Skills Develop a safety plan Set boundaries together Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Relationship Slide 18 Preparation Describe the event/meeting, agenda and audience Study the topic and Identify hot issues Help develop messages and methods of delivery Provide strategic sharing training Practice delivery of the message with technology Practice Q/A and develop plan for tough questions Create a plan of action for trauma triggers Review every logistical detail of the event Travel to the meeting/event area, if possible Review dress code and Time to be there Provide trainings based on event type Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Preparation Slide 19 Support Rehearse the speech or message(s) to be delivered Review logistical details, again Create a contingency plan Designate an adult support partner/peer mentor Assess environmental factors Review the safety plan Review and utilize non- verbal cues Provide ongoing encouragement and reassurance Implement safety plan, if necessary Assure basic debriefing occurs immediately following the meeting/event Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Support Slide 20 Reflection Debrief the event Provide acknowledge- ment Assess for discomfort and unease Implement coping strategies and safety plan Debrief the event more thoroughly Discuss strengths and areas for growth Make connections to relevant resources Create promotional strategies: cards, calendar, website and follow up Develop goals for personal and professional development Find additional advocacy and networking opportunities Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Reflection Slide 21 The belief in ones capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations Self-Efficacy (Bandura, Albert; 1994) Slide 22 Mastery Experiences Social Modeling Social Persuasion Psychological Responses Four Major Sources of Self-efficacy (Bandura, Albert; 1994) Slide 23 Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC In your role, what will you do differently, if anything, as a result of learning about this model? Slide 24 National Resource Center on Youth Development http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publications/Youth%20Leadership%20Toolkit/All http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publications/Youth%20Leadership%20Toolkit/All Casey Family Programs http://www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/pdf/StrategicSharing.pdf http://www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/pdf/StrategicSharing.pdf National Federation of Families and Pathways RTC http://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbStrategicSharingGuide.pdf http://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbStrategicSharingGuide.pdf Youth M.O.V.E. National http://www.youthmovenational.org/youth-advocacy-and-policy http://www.youthmovenational.org/youth-advocacy-and-policy Youth Advocacy Training Webinar Series Youth M.O.V.E. National speech template Youth Voice in Policy Guide http://www.youthmovenational.org/sites/default/files/pbYouthVoiceInPolicy_0.pdf http://www.youthmovenational.org/sites/default/files/pbYouthVoiceInPolicy_0.pdf Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC Slide 25 Eric Lulow, BSW Eric.lulow@samhsa.hhs.gov Debra Cady, MSW, LCSW Debra.cady@samhsa.hhs.gov Georgetown University 2012, Cady, DA & Lulow, EC