Hello all,
I'm interested in hearing from others who are integrating ACE information and a trauma-informed approach into a hospital system.....including through the work of chaplains. Any ideas, suggestions, insights, resources, etc., would be most appreciated!
Thank you,
Amie
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Hi, Amie-
I am a former Law Enforcement Chaplain and current hospital chaplain. This is definitely an interest of mine! So I will be following your post.
Thanks for bringing it up on ACEs Connection!
Best,
Alison
Hello Amie. I am working with a colleague to format a one-day conference for health system chaplains in a nearby state. We have roughed out an agenda and are identifying potential speakers. The concept is introductory trauma/TIC: overview of the brain science, the ACE Study, prevalence in the population and 'universal precautions' and how a chaplain might proceed to support someone (vs. offering evidence-based therapies), vicarious trauma and self-care. I am very interested to hear what others are doing! Leslie.
Hi,
I'm currently in a CPE program at a VA Hospital. I incorporate TIC in my individual work and am experiencing many powerful connections with veterans. I am in no position to do more with Trauma Informed Care than my individual work. In addition, I am certified in facilitating Traumatic Incident Reduction sessions, which help clear PTSD, anxiety and depression disorders in generally fewer than 25 hours. I borrow from that background in my chaplain work as well. I think these are excellent resources for chaplains.
Peace,
Jaime Romo, Ed.D.
