Leadership Unplugged: Tales from the Trauma-Informed Frontier
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Welcome to our vibrant weekly newsletter! Join us as we delve into the most exciting events within our community and embark on the journey of becoming trauma-informed leaders. In this weekly newsletter, explore, learn, and grow in this supportive space designed just for you.
Highlights from Our Trauma-Informed Leadership Coffee in Cleveland, OH
Last week, Katie Kurtz, Sarah O’Brien, and I (Julie, Integrate’s Co-founder and platform designer) came together in Cleveland, Ohio, at Nekawa Sober Circles for a day of insightful activities, including a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coffee session, a Trauma Aware Care Workshop, and Somatic Meditation.
We truly value the opportunity to engage with human care providers from various regions. In Cleveland, the conversation was deeply focused on the implications of the recent election and the challenges of leading with love in times of conflict.
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Trauma-Informed Leadership Tidbits
These are some links or resources curated by our Trauma Informed Leadership Community that’s inspiring our current self-care and professional practices
Card deck: Listen B*tch affirmations. Check them out here. (Curated by Sarah O’Brien)
Anu French’s affirmations calendar: When Anu French paints ‘I Am’ affirmations, a deep gratitude flows through her for healing of mind-body-spirit. She loves creating artwork that is uplifting and empowering. Pre Order your 2025. I Am Art Calendar with 12 months of her custom artwork, They make beautiful holiday gifts! https://www.anufrench.com/store-1/i-am-art-calendar
Leaning Into Trauma-Informed Leadership: Elevate Relationships Through Mindful Boundary Setting This Week
Boundaries aren’t barriers. However, they require us knowing how we are going to connect to one another. They require understanding our capacities, leaning into empathic dialoguing and connecting with relational sustainability and vitality.
Outdated impact of not setting boundaries with connection in mind:
✅Avoiding Difficult Conversations: In the past, individuals would often set boundaries by avoiding challenging discussions or conflict, leading to surface-level connections and potential misunderstandings.
✅Overextending Themselves: People used to connect by constantly saying “yes” to requests, even at the expense of their well-being, ultimately eroding their boundaries and causing burnout.
✅Relying on Implicit Expectations: Traditional methods involved assuming others understood personal boundaries without explicit communication, which could lead to crossed lines and discomfort.
Human Centered Communication approaches to setting Mindful Boundaries that connect and help us lean in:
Using Human-Centered Communication for Mindful Connection and Boundary Setting:
✅Active Listening and Dialogue: Through human-centered communication, individuals actively listen and engage in open dialogue, fostering mutual understanding and respect for each other’s boundaries.
✅Empathy and Understanding: By prioritizing empathy, people acknowledge and respect each other’s limits, leading to more meaningful and supportive connections.
✅Collaborative Boundary Setting: Human-centered approaches involve collaboratively setting boundaries based on open communication and mutual agreement, creating a shared understanding and stronger relationships.
✅Flexible and Personalized Boundaries: Utilizing human-centered communication allows for personalized and flexible boundaries that adapt to individual needs and situations, promoting authenticity and trust.
Around The Web - Cool curated stories and resources
National Trauma Informed Practice Conference 2024 - Announcing the third National Trauma Informed Practice Conference happening on November 7, 2024.
Integrating Trauma Informed Care into SPHM - A presentation on trauma types, responses, and principles of trauma-informed care.
Workshop: Trauma-informed evaluation - An online workshop introducing trauma-informed practice for evaluators.
Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care Implementation - Discusses the benefits of trauma-informed care for both trauma survivors and staff.
Embodied Practice
Check out this spaciousness meditation by one of our Trauma Informed Leaders and Yoga Teachers Shedeka Marriott
Upcoming Event:
Trauma-Informed Yoga Groups Start November 7th! Apply for our next group!