Trauma Informed Approach (TIA) Framework
Mission
LBCC aims to implement an equity-minded institution-wide Trauma-Informed Approach to increase student success. Realizing the impact of trauma on our student population and the effect secondary trauma has on our faculty, staff, and administration, LBCC is committed to recognizing signs of trauma in all community members and responding appropriately with evidenced-based strategies for building resilience and growth. Additionally, LBCC aims to reduce community re-traumatization through training and responsiveness by implementing inter-departmental multi-pronged strategies including trauma-focused educational programming to produce a trauma-informed workforce to benefit the larger community.
Specifically, through these efforts we aim to:
- Increase sensitivity, and awareness, of the impact of trauma on students’ educational journey, and particularly the impact of intersecting identities of vulnerable populations.
- Increase access to on campus resources and support for students who have experienced trauma.
- Equip employees with strategies to incorporate trauma informed practices in the delivery of services and pedagogy to improve responsiveness to the impact of trauma.
- Equip employees with strategies to manage the impact of vicarious trauma (e.g., compassion fatigue, burnout)
- Advance the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan by specifically supporting the strategy to “invest in trauma-informed training and resources for all employees”.
- Identify opportunities to leverage existing partnerships to gain momentum in the implementation of a responsive trauma informed approach.
2023 Events
Compassionate Customer Service Training for Campus Professionals
- March 3, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., W-201
- March 10, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., T-1200
Visit Nikita Gupta website for more information.
Healing Activation Spaces for Restoration & Self-Care for Campus Professionals
- March 15, 29, April 12, 26, May 17 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Visit Nikita Gupta website for more information.
Drop-in Healing Spaces for LBCC Students
- April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Visit Nikita Gupta website for more information.
WAVE Trauma Centre Workshops
The Trauma-Informed Workgroup is excited to provide a variety of professional development opportunities for the LBCC community. Listed below are upcoming professional development workshops.
Virtual Trauma-Informed Workshops - FPD Flex Credit Approved Workshop
| Virtual Zoom Workshops |
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| February 23rd, 2023 (Intro) – RSVP HERE |
| March 9th, 2023 (Intergenerational) – RSVP HERE |
| March 28, 2023 (Frontline) – RSVP HERE |
| In-Person sessions |
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| Thursday, March 2, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 23, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, April 6, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Visit WAVE website for more information.
Dr. Thomas Reed’s Presentations
- Thursday, April 13, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 11, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 8, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The LBCC SJIC (LAC campus, lower level of building E)
Workshop Recordings
Intro to Trauma
Intergenerational & Racial Trauma
Trauma Healing Tool Kit
Included below are curated links to provide trauma relief through trauma-informed resources prepared by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to support the individual wellness journey.
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CCC Wellness course
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What is emotional and physical trauma?
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APA-Evidence based practices for trauma relief
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Vision Resource Center
Resources
This tab offers a variety of resources to learn more about trauma and its impact both generally and for vulnerable populations. We have also curated a list of resources for faculty to consider strategies to create trauma-responsive classroom environments.
General Information on Trauma Informed
- Trauma-informed Colleges Begin With Trauma-informed Leaders
- Creating a Trauma-informed College Model for Improving Student Success
- SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach
Foster Youth Resources
- LBCC Foster Youth Support Services
- Trauma & Children in Foster Care: A Comprehensive Overview
- Trauma can affect children’s brains, bodies, behavior, and ways of thinking. It can also be treated
Veterans Resources
Formerly incarcerated/Systems Impacted Resources
Cultural/heritage Communities Resources
- LBCC Cultural & Diversity Communities
- Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Humility in the Mental Health Care of People From Minoritized Communities
- Historical Trauma
Higher Education Faculty
- Trauma-Informed Practices for Higher Education
- Six Tips for Cultivating a Trauma-Informed Higher Education Classroom at the Beginning of Each Semester
Women & Abuse
Sexual Trauma
WAVE Trauma Centre
Collaborators
Sonia De La Torre
Co-chair & Dean, Student Equity
sdelatorre@lbcc.edu
Veronica Alvarez
Assistant Professor of World Languages and Faculty Professional Development Coordinator
valvarez@lbcc.edu
Kyran Barr
Co-chair, Associate Professor of Psychology
kbarr@lbcc.edu
Eric Becerra
Director, Student Equity
ebecerra@lbcc.edu
C Chao
Assistant Professor of Psychology
cchao@lbcc.edu
Katie Heaton-Smith
Associate Professor of Psychology
kheaton-smith@lbcc.edu
Jerome Hunt
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Student Equity Faculty Coordinator
jhunt@lbcc.edu
Justin Mendez
Interim Director, Basic Needs & CASA
jmendez@lbcc.edu
Gregory Mortensen
Professor, Performing Arts
gmortensen@lbcc.edu
Suman Mudunuri
Assistant Professor of Computer and Office Studies and Academic Senate President
smudunuri@lbcc.edu
Kristin Olson
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
kolson@lbcc.edu
Teila Robertson
Interim Director, Student Conduct and Student Life
trobertson@lbcc.edu
Grace Weatrowski
Student Intern, Human Resources
gweatrowski@lbcc.edu
Trisha Wilging
Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator, Reading and Teacher Preparation
twilging@lbcc.edu
Douglas Raphael
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Curriculum Chair
draphael@lbcc.edu
Deborah Miller-Calvert
Interim Dean, Student Affairs
dmiller-Calvert@lbcc.edu