Evaluator perspective: An interview with Nicole Tujague

2021 ◽  
pp. 1035719X2110548
Author(s):  
Anthea Rutter
Keyword(s):  
Indigenous People ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
Trauma Histories

Nicole tells us her story of coming to a decision to work more closely in the Indigenous space. She embarked on a journey of self-discovery which resulted in not only understanding herself but also her own people. One of her important discoveries was finding the Australian Evaluation Society (AES) and meeting people of like minds. She questioned projects where measurement is determined by the funder, not by the Indigenous people who are being impacted by the evaluation, and on the programmes which affect their lives. She has also realised that it is not enough to do evaluation in a culturally safe way, but that evaluation should be culturally safe and trauma informed. You need to understand the trauma histories of people and communities and that knowledge needs to be embedded in your methodology. Without that knowledge, you cannot expect to understand the community and its issues or produce outcomes that are healing.

In the eyes of Indigenous people in Canada: exposing the underlying colonial etiology of hepatitis C and the imperative for trauma-informed care

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadeem T Fayed ◽  
Alexandra King ◽  
Malcolm King ◽  
Chris Macklin ◽  
Jessica Demeria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed

scholarly journals Shame to Resilience: Trauma-informed Perspectives on Maternal Substance Use

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-74
Author(s):  
Heather Howard
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Maternal Substance Use ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Recovery And Healing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trauma Histories

The objective of this article is to discuss the multifaceted complexity of maternal substance use and trauma histories. Methods. Overview of the impact of opioid use in maternal age women is provided, as well as its impact on families. Two case examples are presented to highlight the major barriers these women encounter in entering treatment. Results. The use of two theories, shame-resilience (SRT) and self-determination (SDT) is also discussed as a possible framework to engage pregnant women and promote recovery and healing from trauma histories. Conclusion. Providing trauma-informed, gender-specific treatment using these theoretical frameworks has the potential for transformational growth and recovery for this multifarious population. Implications. To provide the necessary comprehensive, coordinated, and compassionate care from multiple disciplines, continued training on trauma-informed, genderspecific treatment is recommended.

Trauma and the Middle School Brain

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-86
Author(s):  
Cheryl A. Robertson ◽  
Chelsea L. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Stimulus Variation ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Trauma Histories

This chapter examines the effect of trauma on brain development and the subsequent impact in the academic setting. Childhood trauma is overwhelmingly common and has repeatedly been noted to have serious detrimental effects on children's developmental trajectories. Adolescents with trauma histories have a number of affected skills of which educators need to be especially aware. These skills include learning, memory, executive function, and emotion regulation. Fortunately, educators have a number of instructional practices at their disposal to help children with trauma histories, including classroom-level strategies like stimulus variation and structure and routine, coupled with high expectations. It is suggested that trauma-informed practices be implemented at the classroom and school-wide levels.

Trauma-Informed Rehabilitation Counseling

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-207
Author(s):  
Mark C. Koch ◽  
Anthony J. Vajda ◽  
Lynn C. Koch
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Adverse Life Events ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Trauma Histories

People with trauma histories make up a significant portion of the population. Individuals may develop trauma-related disabilities as a result of exposure to adverse life events such as violence, war, child abuse, or natural disasters. Likewise, people with pre-existing disabilities may be at risk of developing secondary trauma-related disabilities. The likelihood that rehabilitation counselors will provide services to individuals with trauma histories is high; therefore, the purposes of this literature review are to: (a) define trauma and explore its physiological, emotional, and behavioral effects on trauma survivors; (b) define trauma-informed care and explore its basic principles; and (c) introduce concepts and strategies to implement as part of trauma-informed rehabilitation counseling.

Fostering the Literacy of indigenous Elementary School-Age Children

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Frome Loeb ◽  
Kathy Redbird
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Reading Curriculum ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Elementary School Age ◽  
Values And Beliefs

Abstract Purpose: In this article, we describe the existing literacy research with school-age children who are indigenous. The lack of data for this group of children requires speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to use expert opinion from indigenous and non-indigenous people to develop culturally sensitive methods for fostering literacy skills. Method: We describe two available curricula developed by indigenous people that are available, which use authentic materials and embed indigenous stories into the learning environment: The Indian Reading Series and the Northwest Native American Reading Curriculum. We also discuss the importance of using cooperative learning, multisensory instruction, and increased holistic emphasis to create a more culturally sensitive implementation of services. We provide an example of a literacy-based language facilitation that was developed for an indigenous tribe in Kansas. Conclusion: SLPs can provide services to indigenous children that foster literacy skills through storytelling using authentic materials as well as activities and methods that are consistent with the client's values and beliefs.

Suicide Ideation and Attempt in a Community Cohort of Urban Aboriginal Youth: A Cross-Sectional Study

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne N. Luke ◽  
Ian P. Anderson ◽  
Graham J. Gee ◽  
Reg Thorpe ◽  
Kevin G. Rowley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Indigenous People ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Indigenous Youth ◽  
Aboriginal Youth ◽  
Social Distress ◽  
Suicide Behavior

Background: There has been increasing attention over the last decade on the issue of indigenous youth suicide. A number of studies have documented the high prevalence of suicide behavior and mortality in Australia and internationally. However, no studies have focused on documenting the correlates of suicide behavior for indigenous youth in Australia. Aims: To examine the prevalence of suicide ideation and attempt and the associated factors for a community 1 The term ”community” refers specifically to Koori people affiliated with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. cohort of Koori 2 The term ”Koori” refers to indigenous people from the south-eastern region of Australia, including Melbourne. The term ”Aboriginal” has been used when referring to indigenous people from Australia. The term ”indigenous” has been used throughout this article when referring to the first people of a nation within an international context. (Aboriginal) youth. Method: Data were obtained from the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) Young People’s Project (YPP), a community initiated cross-sectional data set. In 1997/1998, self-reported data were collected for 172 Koori youth aged 12–26 years living in Melbourne, Australia. The data were analyzed to assess the prevalence of current suicide ideation and lifetime suicide attempt. Principal components analysis (PCA) was used to identify closely associated social, emotional, behavioral, and cultural variables at baseline and Cox regression modeling was then used to identify associations between PCA components and suicide ideation and attempt. Results: Ideation and attempt were reported at 23.3% and 24.4%, respectively. PCA yielded five components: (1) emotional distress, (2) social distress A, (3) social distress B, (4) cultural connection, (5) behavioral. All were positively and independently associated with suicide ideation and attempt, while cultural connection showed a negative association. Conclusions: Suicide ideation and attempt were common in this cross-section of indigenous youth with an unfavorable profile for the emotional, social, cultural, and behavioral factors.

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