Building Relationships and Restoring Community

Cheryl Step 5/12/211:34 PM

I attended a virtual meeting led by Leadership Tulsa, Oklahoma recently that highlighted an amazing program. I look at most programs through a trauma informed lens, and this non-profit, City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma, struck me as the epitome of trauma informed care. The safety and relationships they create allows for emotional sharing and healing that then leads to skill building, empowerment and resilience.

I urge you to listen with a trauma informed ear, and you will hear Safety, Trustworthiness, Peer Support, Collaboration, Empowerment/Voice & Choice, and Cultural/Historical/Gender needs throughout their work! If all agencies could replicate their impact, imagine how people would thrive!

Listen to the discussion here: Leadership Tulsa’s Fireside Chat with City Lights

*The title and photo are from their website: citylightsok.org

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