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Concrete Support in Times of Need

Helping families access essential services during crises and trauma to promote resilience and reduce stress. Understand the importance of meeting basic needs in fostering well-being and connection.

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Concrete Support in Times of Need

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  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 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.

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