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Hi Mike,

I am a TIC nurse trainer to physicians and nurses in a level one hospital system.

Please feel free to PM, but a few tips.



Science of the brain and limbic system will drive knowledge and should come first.  Without science many will not engage.

Statistics on disease processes will peak curiosity that can be transferred to their discipline

Date driven outcome measures will garner acceptance and application.  If there isn't an outcome to measure it will not be utilized in healthcare.

  • Increased success with patient clinical health outcomes
  • Decreased burden on inappropriate utilization of high cost areas
  • Decreased workplace violence against providers
  • Increased patient and provider resiliency
  • Increased community resiliency


Case Scenarios for relatable information and to increase confidence in opening the discussion around ACE's and knowing how to respond.

Hi there,

We really try focus much of our conversation on the stress response, really getting the individuals that we are presenting  to, to reflect back on their own stress response, highlighting how stress impacts our emotions and behaviours, even without a history of trauma (trauma response=stress response).  Of course, we also talk about the TIC principles and what it could mean when ACEs are present.

Not sure that helps, but I know we take a bit of a different approach when teaching about Trauma-Informed Practices. Best of luck.

Hello Mike,

All the best to you with this Trauma 101/102 training for healthcare leaders.

I'm still astounded [ad saddened] by the amount of healthcare professionals, physicians, etc, who have no clue about the connection of trauma/stress to long term health outcomes.

AS an FYI, for myself as a trauma survivor to thriver...I've learned not to disclose my dealing with PTSD and depression with healthcare folks due to the stigma and discrimination of what they perceive as a "mental illness." The end result if you do disclose, as many of us have learned, this is the response - "Well, it must all be in your head due to your mental illness."

I have presented to healthcare professionals by myself and with a team that included a trauma informed/practicing psychologist and forensic specialist/educator. Despite being mandated trainings hosted by the health care facility or hospital, most notably absent, the doctors.

Survivor/thrivers should be part of all trainings.

FYI - The implicit bias of, “Mental Illness” and “mentally ill”, a lexicon of hurt.  By Michael Skinner - http://www.mskinnermusic.com/t...l-a-lexicon-of-hurt/

Take care, Michael

If you want to help raise awareness of the trauma in relinquishment and adoption, I specialise in intercountry adoption from lived experience. We have a global network of impacted people - around 2million intercountry adoptees worldwide and we have to work hard to get health professionals to recognise that when a person discloses they are adopted, that this is a huge indicator of ACEs that needs to be supported.
If you need more info, happy to connect. I’m currently developing a video resource for professionals to understand the trauma inherent in adoption so that professionals can better support us. www.intercountryadopteevoices.com

Hi Mike,

You can check out a series of Free, Virtual live ACEs Aware Supplemental Provider Trainings that my organization, Catalyst Center, is hosting from July 21st - August 25th. These trainings are designed for healthcare providers of all specialties (not just in psychology/psychiatry). They go over physical effects of ACEs, importance of ACE screening, HOW to implement ACE screenings and address toxic stress, and more. Our earliest upcoming Provider Training is for the San Diego Region on July 21st at 10AM PT.

You can check out more and register here: https://www.catalyst-center.or...re-provider-training

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