Episode 6, featuring Jessica Welch and Kim Colegrove

In this episode, we are joined by Kim Colegrove, who teaches meditation and mindfulness for first responders, and Jessica Welch of Phoenix Family. This sometimes-emotional and inspiring conversation centered around how the biggest obstacles to overcome in implementing trauma informed practices are often within ourselves: resistance to seeking help, shame, and overwhelm.

Episode 5, featuring Sean Hess and Aaron Knipmeyer

Our guests, Sean Hess of the Kansas City Police Department and Aaron Knipmeyer of the Lafayette County C-1 School District, discuss their experiences navigating various obstacles in implementing trauma informed caring in their settings, from managing crises and resistance to change, challenging long-held cultural beliefs, and overcoming reluctance to seek help.

Episode 4, featuring Jennifer Manuleleua and Merideth Rose

We had so much great conversation with Jennifer and Merideth that we let the recording run to capture more of their insights into the journey of building trauma informed communities. We went deeper into how we roll with resistance and bring others into the work, while also tending to yourself with self-compassion as you, yourself, are transformed.

Episode 3, featuring Jennifer Manuleleua and Merideth Rose

Jennifer Manuleleua and Merideth Rose, both of Community Services League, share with us how trauma informed caring has transformed not only their work, but their lives and their community through genuine connection with other people.

Episode 2, featuring Doug Burgess and Kreasha Williams

Episode 2, Our conversation with Doug Burgess and Kreasha Williams, from University Health Behavioral Health, centers on personal practices that allow us to both connect with others and care for ourselves in trauma informed ways, and important reminders that our work to integrate trauma informed caring is an ongoing learning process.

Learn more about the MATTC at https://attcnetwork.org/centers/mid-america-attc/homeand

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Episode 1, we have an enlightening conversation with Starla Brennan of Amethyst Place about the ways trauma-informed caring changes how we see and respond to so-called “bad” behaviors in those we serve, in our colleagues, in our loved ones, and in ourselves; the importance of maintaining curiosity; and compassionate, effective ways to remove barriers of fear and shame to build trust and deepen our relationships.

Learn more about the MATTC at https://attcnetwork.org/centers/mid-america-attc/homeand

Check out the Virtual Room of Refuge at https://bit.ly/communityroomofrefuge.

Episode 0

Join us for an introduction to the Trauma Informed Caring Podcast, a member of the family of “Essential Conversations” podcasts brought to you by the Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer Center and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In this episode, you will meet the hosts and learn about our vision for the podcast, how this will be different from other Trauma Informed Care information, and how each episode will flow. Together, as we explore varied perspectives, let us nurture knowledge and inspire courage for practical, transformative action that is “trauma-informed caring” in real life!

This is season 2, episode 4 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. The experts from the series will recap important highlights from season 2 and provide resources for the listeners. 

This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The content on this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA.

This is season 2, episode 3 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. This episode will discuss common misconceptions of substance use.

This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The content on this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA.

This is season 2, episode 2 of Essential Conversations, a podcast for behavioral health providers in region 7. This episode will discuss the different stages of substance use and identify if and when someone should reach out to support or offer support to loved ones who may be struggling with substance use. 

This project is brought to you by the Mid-America Technology transfer centers and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The content on this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of SAMHSA.