Safety, Support and Growth: Effective Trauma-Informed Peer Support and Post-Traumatic Growth-Presentation Slides

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The document is a transcript from an APA and SAMHSA Initiative on effective trauma-informed peer support and post-traumatic growth. It provides information on the role and values of peer support in understanding trauma and post-traumatic growth, as well as the ways in which trauma can negatively impact mental health and wellbeing. The document discusses the principles and practices of trauma-informed peer support, highlighting the importance of providing safety, trustworthiness, and collaboration in the relationship. It also explores the concept of post-traumatic growth, which refers to positive changes that can occur in response to traumatic experiences. The components of post-traumatic growth are described, along with the essential qualities for providing trauma-informed peer support. The document emphasizes the importance of connection and reframing in supporting individuals recovering from trauma, while emphasizing that support is not about "fixing" the person. It also mentions ongoing trauma recovery and the availability of resources and consultation through the SMI Adviser mobile app. The webinar concludes by providing information on upcoming webinars and instructions for claiming credit.

Keywords

trauma-informed peer support

post-traumatic growth

role of peer support

negative impact of trauma

mental health and wellbeing

principles of trauma-informed peer support

essential qualities for peer support

connection and reframing

ongoing trauma recovery

SMI Adviser mobile app