Welcome to the second of a series of webinars for peer supporters. The content of these webinars is drawn from the Recovery to Practice (RTP) project, a SAMHSA-funded project to foster recovery in behavioral health professions. This webinar series is presented by the International Association of Peer Supporters (INAPS) with the generous assistance of OptumHealth, without whom this series would not be possible. INAPS is solely responsible for the content of the webinars. The second webinar, Trauma-Informed Peer Support, will begin at noon, Eastern Time Zone. Thank you for your participation!

Antonio Lambert Lead Facilitator for International Association of Peer Supporters’ RTP Project Formerly the National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS) Antonio Lambert Lead Facilitator for International Association of Peer Supporters’ RTP Project Formerly the National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS)

Peter Ashenden Director of Consumer Affairs OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions Contact Information T F Peter Ashenden Director of Consumer Affairs OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions Contact Information T F

The RTP Curriculum Topics: Recovery Basics Wellness Trauma-Informed Practices Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Roles and Values Strengthening Workplace Relationships Multi-Cultural Awareness Building Recovery Relationships The RTP Curriculum Topics: Recovery Basics Wellness Trauma-Informed Practices Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Roles and Values Strengthening Workplace Relationships Multi-Cultural Awareness Building Recovery Relationships

To create an understanding and awareness of the RTP project and curriculum. To create a basic understanding of trauma- informed peer support for our practice and future learning and discussion. To obtain input and suggestions regarding content for the RTP curriculum and future webinars. To create an understanding and awareness of the RTP project and curriculum. To create a basic understanding of trauma- informed peer support for our practice and future learning and discussion. To obtain input and suggestions regarding content for the RTP curriculum and future webinars.

“An external threat that overwhelms a person’ coping resources.” --Kathryn Power SAMHSA “An external threat that overwhelms a person’ coping resources.” --Kathryn Power SAMHSA

Violence Abuse Physical, emotional, sexual, or institutional mistreatment Child or elder abuse or mistreatment Violence Abuse Physical, emotional, sexual, or institutional mistreatment Child or elder abuse or mistreatment

Accidents or natural disasters Death of a loved one Abandonment Physical Illness or disability (self or a loved one) Accidents or natural disasters Death of a loved one Abandonment Physical Illness or disability (self or a loved one)

Cultural stigma or oppression (race, religion, gender, age, status, body size, etc.)

A comprehensive study of 18,000 people Followed for many years Tracked both physical and mental conditions A comprehensive study of 18,000 people Followed for many years Tracked both physical and mental conditions

The greater the number of adverse childhood experiences (trauma), the more frequent were both physical and mental health problems later in life.

Problems more frequent among those with ACE include: Depression Diabetes Earlier Death Problems more frequent among those with ACE include: Depression Diabetes Earlier Death

The percentage of people who receive public mental health services who have been exposed to trauma is about 90%! The percentage of people who receive public mental health services who have been exposed to trauma is about 90%!

Instead of asking: What is wrong with you? Ask: What happened to you? Instead of asking: What is wrong with you? Ask: What happened to you?

Be patient Help others explore barriers that may result from trauma Encourage Refer to our principles and practices Be patient Help others explore barriers that may result from trauma Encourage Refer to our principles and practices

Hope Respect Person-Driven Strengths/Responsibility Hope Respect Person-Driven Strengths/Responsibility

Culturally Based Many Pathways Holistic Culturally Based Many Pathways Holistic

Peer Support Trauma Awareness Relationships Peer Support Trauma Awareness Relationships

Treat everyone, including staff, as if they have experienced trauma in their lives.

‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is: --A natural, potential effect of empathic engagement with a traumatized person ‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is: --A natural, potential effect of empathic engagement with a traumatized person

‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is: --Similar to ‘burnout’ --Also known as ‘compassion fatigue’ ‘Secondary’ or ‘vicarious’ trauma is: --Similar to ‘burnout’ --Also known as ‘compassion fatigue’

Be self-aware of potential problems Act sooner rather than later Practice self care Be self-aware of potential problems Act sooner rather than later Practice self care

Therapy/Support Groups Time off Time with friends/family Do enjoyable things Therapy/Support Groups Time off Time with friends/family Do enjoyable things

We can best support others when we are well ourselves!

The slides used for this webinar will be posted on the iNAPS website. The slides used for this webinar will be posted on the iNAPS website.

Overall RTP Project Resource Library Peer Specialist Discipline link to Wounded Healer Video Overall RTP Project Resource Library Peer Specialist Discipline link to Wounded Healer Video

Peer Supporter Roles and Values Friday, June 21, :00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT Presenters: Gladys Christian and Rita Cronise Go to our website: for additional informationwww.NAOPS.org Peer Supporter Roles and Values Friday, June 21, :00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT Presenters: Gladys Christian and Rita Cronise Go to our website: for additional informationwww.NAOPS.org