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## [Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in IDD Organizations & Systems - FREE Webinar](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/implementing-trauma-informed-care-in-idd-organizations-systems-free-webinar)

 March 10, 2022  
 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations)

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   [Dr. Karyn Harvey](https://karynharvey.org/professional-services.html) , noted expert on trauma with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) argues, “Trauma in people with IDD is the elephant in the room.” The statistics are harrowing:

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## [TIC National Learning Collaborative for IDD Organizations Hits its Halfway Point](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tic-national-learning-collaborative-for-idd-organizations-hits-its-halfway-point)

 March 9, 2022  
 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations)

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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.

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## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Gratitude Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-gratitude-meditation)

 February 11, 2022  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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The [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/?__hstc=122918548.c86252de393b2179c42e458bc83305b1.1621452344409.1643918047256.1644002877948.37&__hssc=122918548.6.1644432384083&__hsfp=2773221992) 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.

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## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Body Scan Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-body-scan-meditation)

 February 3, 2022  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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Week 4 of the [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) started Wednesday, February 2. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom sessionwe engaged in a body scan meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.

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## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Walking Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-walking-meditation)

 January 27, 2022  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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Week 3 of the [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) started Wednesday, January 26. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom sessionwe engaged in a walking meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.

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## [ARTIC Administrations Top 150,000 Globally](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/artic-administrations-top-150000-globally)

 January 24, 2022  
 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research)

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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.

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## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Focused Attention Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-focused-attention-meditation)

 January 20, 2022  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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Week 2 of the [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) started Wednesday, January 19. During the (optional) weekly Challenge Zoom sessionwe engaged in a focused attention meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.

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## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Compassion Meditation](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-compassion-meditation)

 January 12, 2022  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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The [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/rc-mindfulness-challenge/) kicked off on Wednesday, January 12, 12:00-12:30 pm ETwith a compassion meditation practice. This post includes a brief summary of the event and resources to sustain your personal practice.

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## [30-Day Mindfulness Challenge – Orientation Materials](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-mindfulness-challenge-orientation-materials)

 January 6, 2022  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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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.**

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## [30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/30-day-rc-mindfulness-challenge)

 December 22, 2021  
 by [John Engel, MA](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/john-engel-ma) posted in [Mindfulness](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/mindfulness)

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Start the new year with mindful intention. Join the first ever 30-Day RC Mindfulness Challenge offered by the Traumatic Stress Institute.

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