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Trauma and Safety“In the Moment”
Trauma and Safety“In the Moment”
2013 PCSAO Conference
“Making a Difference”
2013 PCSAO Conference
“Making a Difference”
From the Perspective of Foster Care AlumniFrom the Perspective of Foster Care Alumni
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Invisible Suitcase of Traumatic Memories
• What do I expect from the world?• What can I expect from other people?• What do I believe about myself?
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Repacking the Suitcase
• When we protect children from harm… children learn that the world can be safe.
• When we respond to their needs and live up to our word… children learn that adults can be trustworthy.
• When we recognize and nurture their strengths… children learn that they are capable and valuable.
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Voices of Resilience
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Physical vs. Emotional Safety
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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En route from one foster care placement to another
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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What Do You Wish You KnewAbout Your Case?
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Best Practice Tip #1
Give youth some idea of what is going to happen in their future.
• Children who have been through trauma need more control, more reassurance and more information in order to feel safe.
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Maintaining Positive Connections during time in care
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Resilience and Relationships
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Best Practice Tip #2
Help foster youth maintain a sense of continuity with their culture and prior positive connections in their lives.
• They have valid, real-life concerns about their own safety and the safety of loved ones (i.e. siblings)
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Adjusting to a newfoster care placement
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Best Practice Tip #3
Provide opportunities for a young person to express themselves.
• The more a child feels known and understood by the people around them, the less they will feel like a stranger among strangers.
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Don’t Take Behavior at Face Value
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Earning trust gradually
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Best Practice Tip #4
Understand that building trust takes time and patience. Actions of others can either increase or undermine the building of that trust.
• Take time out to listen to the young person. Ask questions about what matters to them, and the reasons behind their behavior. Help them process their thoughts and feelings.
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Understanding Emotions in the Moment
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Most Helpful Waysto Handle Emotions in the Moment
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Emotional Hot Spots
1. Food and Mealtime
2. Sleep and Bedtime
3. Physical Boundaries: privacy, personal grooming, medical care
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Best Practice Tip #5
Train foster parents, and be role models ourselves when it comes to the handling of potential emotional triggers.
• Be aware of a child’s history. By our actions, we have the power to send positive safety messages to youth.
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Building Positive Relationships After Foster Care
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Building A FamilyAfter Foster Care
Foster Care Alumni of America’s“Culture of Foster Care” Postcard Project
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Questions and
Answers
Questions and
Answers