San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team - May 4, 2018 Meeting Minutes

We had another well-attended and rich meeting where members shared about their "aha" moments related to trauma-informed care.  See below and attached for meeting minutes and handouts.

1. Introductions (Name and Organization) – Completed, 1 member attended through WebEx.
   1. Invitation to fill out Brag Sheets – not completed
2.  Trauma-Informed Journey Highlights/Actions
   1. Invite all members/attendees to share an “aha” moment or a recent action    

We had a rich sharing of experiences, actions and aha moments!  Below are some of the highlights:

• Impact of TIC on members’ own experiences, both personal and work-related, including “life after trauma”
• Use of trauma awareness in dealings with others
• Leah’s Pantry created ACEs community called ACEs & Nourishment – please join: https://www.pacesconnection.com/g/aces-and-nourishment
• Partnerships & linkages were fostered
• Training advancements shared
• TIC organizational survey implemented
• Worksite wellness and TIC connection, resources offered
• TIC training for local indigenous people
• Inclusion of trauma experiences in educational planning for students and their families
• TIC training for charter school staff
• Appreciation for the number of, and increase of, types of agencies and individuals represented in today’s meeting
• Exposing college students to trauma-informed experiences, which they then use in their careers
• Changing office environments to be more trauma-informed
• Groceries = security for some people
• Hearing TIC language in school environments
• Realization that we are all helping build resilience for those we encounter and work with
• Be gentle with others and yourself

 3. ACEs Connection Network

Dana gave a presentation on ACEs Connection highlighting San Diego local communities, state communities, geographical and interest-based communities, tracking resources, resource lists, and more!  See attached PowerPoint, each slide has a hyperlink to the content.

4.  Committee Report Out

          - Honoring New Members (2nd meeting) – 4 new members were welcomed today!!

Visitors were also welcomed and provided one-page orientation sheet.

Announced survey to be emailed this afternoon from SDTIGT Resource@gmail.com.  The information gathered will include member areas of expertise and interest around trauma-informed care as well as contact information.  This will allow for better opportunities for members to network, collaborate, and learn from each other.  Information collected will be translated into a directory which will be housed in ACEs Connection San Diego Community and available to Guide Team members only.  Members have 2 weeks to complete survey (opt in).  Plan is to launch the directory in July.

Training database of local trainers will be posted soon on ACEs and will be available to all in community.  Contact Melissa if interested in being on list.

5. Announcements/Achievements
      a.   Strengthening Community Trust Symposium - Family & Youth Support Partner
          Initiative, July 18/19. 2018, Marina Village

Linda shared about the upcoming symposium in July, highlighting of the different roles and functions of Family Support Partners.  This is a partnership with the Diversity Development Center, NAMI and Aces Connection.  Call for speakers – respond ASAP in interested!  They are looking for interactive 75 min workshops with director and partner – or 45 min feature presentations; see posting on ACEs connection: https://www.pacesconnection.com/...t-partner-initiative.

6.  Future Trauma-Informed Journey Presentations

7.  Next Meeting – July 6, 2018 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm