We have reached the halfway point of an innovative TIC initiative in the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) sector. So, it seemed like a good time to share out some of our achievements, challenges, and lessons learned so far.
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Gratitude Meditation
February 11, 2022
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
The 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge officially ended Wednesday, February 9. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom session we engaged in a guided gratitude practice, and shared reflections on the importance of gratitude in our daily lives. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Body Scan Meditation
February 3, 2022
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
Week 4 of the 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge started Wednesday, February 2. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom session we engaged in a body scan meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Walking Meditation
January 27, 2022
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
Week 3 of the 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge started Wednesday, January 26. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom session we engaged in a walking meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.
ARTIC Administrations Top 150,000 Globally
January 24, 2022
by
Steve Brown, PsyD
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Measurement & Research
In 2015 the Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI), in partnership with Dr. Courtney Baker of Tulane University, noticed a research-to-practice gap in the trauma-informed care (TIC) field. In short, TIC interventions of all sorts were trending, while at the same time there was limited empirical evidence to quantify the impact of TIC.
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Focused Attention Meditation
January 20, 2022
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
Week 2 of the 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge started Wednesday, January 19. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom session we engaged in a focused attention meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Compassion Meditation
January 12, 2022
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
The 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge kicked off on Wednesday, January 12, 12:00-12:30 pm ET with a compassion meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.
30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Orientation Materials
January 6, 2022
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
Nearly 40 RC Trainers, Champions and staff attended the RC Mindfulness Challenge Orientation session on January 5, 2022. It’s not too late for you or your RC colleagues to join the Challenge – even if you missed the orientation session you can still participate.
30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge
December 22, 2021
by
John Engel, MA
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Mindfulness
Start the new year with mindful intention. Join the first ever 30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge offered by the Traumatic Stress Institute.
Monthly RC Mindfulness: Come Fill Your Cup - December 2021
Monthly RC Mindfulness convened on December 1, 2021, for the final session of an 8-month pilot aimed at supporting RC treaters (trainers, champions and all staff at our client agencies) with a mission to:
- Focus on well-being – Fill your cup
- Sustain RC culture – Pour from a full cup
- Do no harm – Care for your cup