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  • GAINS Center Training and Trauma Informed Care

GAINS Center Training and Trauma Informed Care

Thursday 1st June 2023

Hosts Jim Haney and Leah Wetzel explore trauma-informed care's potential to transform justice, communities, and workplaces in 'Recovery Talks'.
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Transforming Justice: Trauma-Informed Care with Jim and Leah

Episode Overview

  • The episode delves into the impact of trauma on communities, schools, and workplaces
  • Leah shares her experience and valuable knowledge gained from a recent 16-hour training on trauma-informed responses within the criminal justice system
  • The conversation highlights the significance of integrating mental well-being and trauma awareness into various sectors, advocating for a more trauma-informed approach in society
  • Jim and Leah emphasize the need for open conversations and education around mental health, trauma, and its effects on individuals and communities
  • The episode presents a compelling call to action for promoting mental health awareness, trauma-informed care, and the importance of starting these conversations from an early age
If we want to change the system, we need to start with young people and start bringing them up in a different way so that we can have a future generation that is trauma informed.
Ever thought about how trauma impacts our justice system? In this episode of 'Recovery Talks', hosts Jim Haney and Leah Wetzel dive into the world of trauma-informed care. Leah shares her experience from a 16-hour training session by SAMHSA's GAINS Center, shedding light on the crucial insights she gained. The discussion goes beyond the criminal justice system, touching on how trauma affects communities, schools, and workplaces.
Jim and Leah emphasize the need for mental health awareness and integrating trauma-informed approaches across various sectors. Their conversation is a call to action for more open discussions about mental well-being and the importance of starting these conversations early. If you're interested in understanding how trauma-informed care can transform systems and communities, this episode is a must-listen.