One of the most rewarding aspects of being a part of theNYS Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center has been the people I continue to meet along the journey. I thrive on sitting down with someone, learning their story and hearing about their work. The sense of shared passion is contagious and sparks my imagination as to what is possible.
That experience was recently amplified at our quarterly Advisory Council meeting which included our full slate of members with representatives from across the state, sectors, experience, and personal identities. I am thrilled to be able to formally introduce them to you through our new page on the website. Please take some time to meet the council as I am certain you too will experience a spark and perhaps want to connect.
And we are all about connection in the upcoming months. This month we kick off our first TINRC on Tour session meeting with folks in the Western Region (Livingston and Allegany counties). These meetings are an opportunity for the Network to learn more about the trauma informed work underway across the state and to hear directly about how we can support and amplify that work. If you are interested in learning more about these sessions, please contact Josh Higgins at jhiggins@ccsi.org.
Most importantly, we hope to see you at the 2nd Annual Join the Journey conference in October in Saratoga Springs. This promises to be another “fill your cup” experience through learning, connecting, and restoring. Save the dates on your calendar as registration opens soon.
In this season of growth, may you too enjoy the fruit of all your efforts as well as the opportunity to rest and relax.
-Elizabeth
October 23 – October 25, 2024 – Saratoga City Center & Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY
We are thrilled to continue this journey through sharing stories, learning from one another, and expanding trauma-responsive knowledge and practices across New York State.
Join us as we build on last year’s conference, fostering a community committed to understanding and healing. Your presence and participation are invaluable as we create a more resilient and compassionate environment for all.
Mark your calendars and be a part of this inspiring event.
The new TRUST website has officially launched! Alongside this launch isTRUST 2.0, an updated strength-based tool to enhance an equity-focused lens and meet the needs of both direct providers and organizations.
You can now register on the new TRUST website. If you were previously registered on the old version of the site, please re-register, where existing accounts were not migrated to the new site. To learn more about the TRUST 2.0 & TRUST-S watch the webinars below! For any questions, reach out toTRUST@ccsi.org
NYS TINRC is excited to introduce our new Advisory Council! This dedicated group of individuals brings experience and expertise to spreading and supporting trauma-responsive practices across New York State.
Breath-Body-Mind™ is a set of gentle exercises that are based on science and designed to help with stress. They can improve your mental health and wellness. And the best part? All sessions, workshops, and trainings are free for New Yorkers!
Explore breathing, relaxation, and gentle movement techniques during our BreathBody-Mind™ practice sessions.
You can join these virtual sessions from work, at home, or any comfortable location. They help reduce stress, give your body a chance to reset, and better prepare you for whatever your day may bring.
English classes are offered every Tuesday at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Spanish classes are offered every Thursday at 12 p.m.
In recent years, there has been greater recognition and acknowledgment of the unique challenges that Black women face in the workplace, as well as a deepening awareness of the subsequent impact of these challenges on their wellbeing (see Dickenson, 2018; O’Neil, 2024). The tragic death by suicide of Lincoln University’s VP of Student Affairs, Dr. Candia-Bailey, earlier this year, bought to public view the hardships that Black women often face as they traverse their professional journey as well as the detrimental and even tragic impact this can have on their mental health (Lawrence, 2024). While Dr. Bailey’s story garnered national attention, many Black women, including myself, carry untold stories of trauma, wounds, and scars that they amass as they rise the ranks professionally.
Date: Wednesday, August, 21, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual/Zoom
Join the live virtual workshop series hosted byIngrid Cockhren, M.Ed., where mental health practitioners and leaders that serve communities of color will learn “equity in action” as it pertains to providing proper care and treatment of Black and AfricanAmerican people.
