In this episode we talk about self-regulation. We discuss how substance abuse, self-harm, and eating disorders are self-regulation strategies related to trauma. Special guests include Sienna Votry, a youth mental health advocate, Kina Wolfenstein from the Complex Trauma Recovery Podcast, and Henry Hilt from Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Unit.

Learning Objective: To reflect on how substance abuse, self-harm, and eating disorders are self-regulation strategies related to trauma and ways to identify and support young people who are struggling.

Guests:

• Seattle Children's Hospital PBMU
• Complex Trauma Recovery Podcast

In this episode we discuss trauma informed care and queer youth. We talk about young people's developing gender identity and sexual orientation as it applies to both trauma and resilience and how to best support queer youth. Special guests include Morgan, a queer youth activist, Elliott Hinkle from Unicorn Solutions, and Robert Galvino Mylinh Bui from API Chaya.

Learning Objective: To reflect on young people's developing gender identity and sexual orientation as it applies to both trauma and reilience and how to support queer youth.

Guests:

• Unicorn Solutions
• API CHAYA
• NB: an introduction to gender theory and nonbinary history

This episode is about intersectionality, racial identity, and trauma informed care. We talk with Eliane from the Service Board, Dr. Stacey Patton from the Institute of Urban Research at Morgan State University, and Mylinh and Robert from API Chaya.

Learning Objective: To reflect on identity and understand the concept of intersectionality as it applies to both trauma and resilience and how to support young people of color.

Guests:

• API CHAYA
• The Service Board
• Dr. Stacey Patton

This episode is all about how safe, supportive relationships can promote growth and development. We chat with Alondra from Latino Heat, Dr. Katie Emerson-Hoss from Cultivate Learning at the University of Washington, and Tina Morales, from Latino Heat at Youth Eastside Services.

Learning Objective: Understand what trauma and stressors are, and how supportive relationships can help ameliorate the impact of trauma.

Guests:

• Latino Heat | YES

Our series Showing Up is about trauma informed care practices for Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) programs. Episodes include: Impact of Positive Relationships, Intersectionality and Race, Supporting Queer Youth, Self-Regulation Strategies, and Sustainable Well-Being. In each episode, we hear from academic guests, young people, and ELO providers who are active in their communities. We wrap up each episode with a strategy spotlight, a time where we review one thing you can implement in your work. We hope each episode gives you new language and tools for working with young people.

Content warning: Showing Up features themes of trauma, mental health, and resilience, which may be triggering for some. Listen to your body's cues, take breaks and use self-regulation strategies. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, no issue is too big or too small. You can always reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for support. They are available to talk with you and connect you to local mental health resources