Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Toolkit

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Rev. 5/2019

Factors Increasing Impact

What does trauma look like?

∗ Early occurrence ∗ Blaming or shaming ∗ Being silenced or not believed ∗ Perpetrator is trusted caregiver

ReMoved Part 1 The ReMoved films are produced by Nathanael & Christina Matanick, co-directed by Nathanael Matanickand Tony Cruz, and written by Christina Matanick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0

Through “My” Eyes

Understanding childhood trauma through the eyes of a child living in an unstable home.

∗ Video is 12 minutes long. ∗ Before showing the video explain though this is a true story the video is only an actor portrayal. The young girl in real life is now an adult who publically speaks out on violence in the home. ∗ It also contains intense content and if anyone feels a need to leave the room please feel free to do so.

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Film Discussion

Film Discussion Continued

∗ Since your training has already covered “what is trauma?” and recognizing behaviors and symptoms as possible adaptations to trauma, discuss with the group some observations from the film.

∗ The first foster care home – her disruptive behavior ∗ The response of the foster mom – putting her in the shower ∗ The second foster mommade connection ∗ The second foster mom understood her disruptive behavior and didn’t retaliate ∗ Why was the new dress so upsetting to the girl? ∗ Ending – “This is my story and it’s not my fault.”

∗ The girl trying to do her homework and her school pictures ∗ Who did the mother run after when police arrived? ∗ Did you see the girls eyes in the car when the case worker takes her brother from her arms?

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