Trauma-Informed Peer Support

Trauma-Informed Peer Support

Welcome to the second of a series of webinars for peer supporters. The content of these webinars is drawn from the Recovery to Practice (RTP) project, a

SAMHSA-funded project to foster recovery in behavioral health professions.

This webinar series is presented by the International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS) with the generous assistance of OptumHealth, without whom

this series would not be possible.INAPS is solely responsible for the content of the webinars.

The second webinar, Trauma-Informed Peer Support, will begin at noon, Eastern Time Zone.

Thank you for your participation!

Telephones will be muted. You may submit questions during the webinar using the chat function or at

the end of the webinar when telephones will be unmuted for

questions and answers.

Webinar 2:Trauma-Informed

Peer Support

Presenter:Antonio LambertLead Facilitator for

International Association of Peer Supporters’ RTP Project

Formerly the National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS)

Moderator:Peter Ashenden

Director of Consumer AffairsOptumHealth Behavioral Solutions

Contact InformationT +1 612-632-2963 F +1 877-309-8548

Peter.ashenden@optum.comwww.optum.com

If you would like a certificate:Please visit our website—www.naops.org

Take the short quiz and complete the name and address portions.

The RTP Curriculum Topics: Recovery Basics

WellnessTrauma-Informed Practices

Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Roles and Values

Strengthening Workplace Relationships Multi-Cultural Awareness

Building Recovery Relationships

Peer Specialists’ Recovery Curriculum

• To create an understanding and awareness of the RTP project and curriculum.

• To create a basic understanding of trauma-informed peer support for our practice and future learning and discussion.

• To obtain input and suggestions regarding content for the RTP curriculum and future webinars.

Purpose of this webinar

“An external threat that overwhelms a person’ coping

resources.”--Kathryn Power

SAMHSA

What is Trauma?

ViolenceAbuse

Physical, emotional, sexual, or institutional mistreatment

Child or elder abuse or mistreatment

Examples of Trauma

Accidents or natural disastersDeath of a loved one

AbandonmentPhysical Illness or disability

(self or a loved one)

More Examples of Trauma

Cultural stigma or oppression (race, religion, gender, age,

status, body size, etc.)

More Examples of Trauma

A comprehensive study of 18,000 people

Followed for many yearsTracked both physical and

mental conditions

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

The greater the number of adverse childhood experiences

(trauma), the more frequent were both physical and mental

health problems later in life.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) -- Findings

Problems more frequent among those with ACE include:

DepressionDiabetes

Earlier Death

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) -- Findings

The percentage of people who receive public mental health

services who have been exposed to trauma is about

90%!

Why is this Important?

Instead of asking: What is wrong with you?

Ask: What happened to you?

What can we do?

Be patientHelp others explore barriers that may result from trauma

EncourageRefer to our principles and

practices

What can we do?

Hope Respect

Person-DrivenStrengths/Responsibility

Quick Review of Principles and Practice

Culturally BasedMany Pathways

Holistic

Principles and Practice

Peer Support Trauma Awareness

Relationships

Principles and Practice

Treat everyone, including staff, as if they have experienced

trauma in their lives.

Universal Precautions

‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is:

--A natural, potential effect of empathic engagement with a

traumatized person

How Could Others’ Trauma Affect Us?

‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is:

--Similar to ‘burnout’--Also known as ‘compassion

fatigue’

How Could Others’ Trauma Affect Us?

Be self-aware of potential problems

Act sooner rather than laterPractice self care

What Can We Do?

Therapy/Support GroupsTime off

Time with friends/familyDo enjoyable things

Self-Care

We can best support others when we are

well ourselves!

Remember!

The slides used for this webinar will be posted on the

iNAPS website.

www.naops.org

Webinar Slides Posted

For more information:

Overall RTP Projectwww.samhsa.gov/recoverytopractice

Resource Librarywww.dsgonline.com/rtp/resources.html

Peer Specialist Disciplinewww.naops.org link to www.rtp4ps.org

Wounded Healer Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orxEawi9qro

Questions? Comments?E-mail

webinars@naops.org

Would you like a certificate of attendance? A link to the post-webinar quiz will be found on

our website: www.naops. A certificate of attendance will be sent to you after

you complete the quiz.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!!

Next WebinarPeer Supporter

Roles and ValuesFriday, June 21, 2013

12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Presenters: Gladys Christian and Rita Cronise

Go to our website: www.NAOPS.org for additional information

On behalf of the International Association of

Peer Supporters (INAPS) and

OptumHealth

Thank you

REMEMBER: If you would like a certificate:

Go to the website—www.naops.orgTake the short quiz and complete the

name and address portions.