1. Concrete Support in Times of Need
Sometimes we all need help finding and accessing support and services that meet our needs and reduce stress caused by challenges.

2. It’s Tough to be a Good Parent During Tough Times
EVERY family, at some point, needs help
Serious illness?
Job loss?
Move?
Birth of a child?
Loss of a family member?
Family member in prison?
Divorce/separation?
Short on money?
Car broken down?
Concrete Support = We have access to what we need to handle challenges, trauma, and be resilient

3. Three Essential Needs Safety – avoid harm
Brain systems have two settings: Responsive and Reactive. When each need is met, system defaults to Responsive
Safety – avoid harm
Satisfaction – approach rewards
Connection – attach to others
When I feel safe, responsive mode brings calm, peace.
When I feel satisfied, responsive mode brings gratitude, pleasure, contentment, accomplishment.
When I feel connected, responsive mode brings belonging, love, compassion, kindness, worth.
When Concrete Support in Times of Need (Safety) is not met, we REACT with fear, frustration, anxiety, and anger.

4. Concrete Support and Crises
A crisis and/or trauma often leads to disorganization
What might affect the possible levels of reorganization?

5. Concrete Support in Times of Need
Mental Health Services
Transportation
Housing Assistance
Medical/Trauma Services
Substance Abuse Services
Educational Services
Healthy Food
Healthy Food
Childcare

6. Trauma Informed Care Concrete Supports
Responding to Trauma & Crises:
Compassion – Teaming/Engaging
Commit to Understanding & Helping
Collect Information
Clarify Choices
Instill Courage/Empowered Control
Connect with Concrete Supports

7. Concrete Support in Times of Need
Key Principles:
When basic needs are met it is easier to focus on others and their needs.
Know where to turn in times of trauma and crisis.
Respond with compassion, commitment, and connect with concrete supports.