A Day to Recognize the Impact of Trauma and Importance of Prevention
Trauma Informed Awareness Day celebrates triumph over adversity, community resilience, and trauma-informed care for Chicagoland children and youth.
On Thursday, May 23, youth leaders from the city-spanning Bright Promises Youth Council will share their experiences of trauma and healing through poetry, photographs, personal essays, and more. '
Search the hashtag #TIADYouthTakeover across all social media platforms and follow @bright_promises on Instagram to join the conversation and help elevate and amplify the voices of our youth!
WHY RECOGNIZE TRAUMA?
Recognizing trauma is vital for understanding emotions and experiences within yourself and others. By acknowledging the presence and ultimately, impact of trauma, we build a foundation of empathy, resilience, and healing that creates a supportive space to feel safe and seen.
Trauma awareness fosters growth and self-compassion, helping break the silence around mental health and creating a path toward healthier relationships and a brighter future.
Everyone deserves to know they're not alone in their journey.
WHAT TRAUMA can look LIKE
Understanding the signs and symptoms of trauma can help in recognizing when friends or family may need support. Watch for these signals within yourself and others to identify possible signs of trauma.
Being aware of these signs can create a compassionate environment where people feel safe to share and seek help. Recognizing these signals early is the first step toward healing and building a stronger, more resilient future.
HEALING IS POSSIBLE
Overcoming trauma is possible, no matter how deep the scars. By embracing support, sharing your story, and taking small steps toward recovery, every young person can find strength and renewal.
Here are some key ways to cultivate the safety, understanding, and empowerment needed for your journey —
Feel Safe: You deserve to feel safe, welcome, and visible. Find spaces that validate your identity and where you can be yourself.
acknowledge: Take the opportunity to understand how racism affects your life and community. Learn how institutional, systemic, and interpersonal racism impact you across different aspects of your world.
affirm feelings: Give yourself time and support to process your feelings and know that your experiences and emotions are valid. Collective healing can be powerful.
become empowered: Self-advocacy and activism are powerful ways to heal. Seek out brave, trauma-informed spaces that encourage you to recognize your worth and take action to overcome challenges and drive positive change.
Share Your Story
Together, we can turn pain into purpose and transform wounds into a source of powerful resilience.
Follow Bright Promises on social media to learn from the experiences and creative expressions of Chicago-area youth as they delve deeper into what it means to be trauma-informed and healing-centered. Share your experience and remember, telling your story is a step towards building. a healing-centered future for all.
Grantee Support From:
Trauma Informed Awareness Day celebrates triumph over adversity, community resilience, and trauma-informed care for Chicagoland children and youth.
On Thursday, May 23, youth leaders from the city-spanning Bright Promises Youth Council will share their experiences of trauma and healing through poetry, photographs, personal essays, and more. '
Search the hashtag #TIADYouthTakeover across all social media platforms and follow @bright_promises on Instagram to join the conversation and help elevate and amplify the voices of our youth!
WHY RECOGNIZE TRAUMA?
Recognizing trauma is vital for understanding emotions and experiences within yourself and others. By acknowledging the presence and ultimately, impact of trauma, we build a foundation of empathy, resilience, and healing that creates a supportive space to feel safe and seen.
Trauma awareness fosters growth and self-compassion, helping break the silence around mental health and creating a path toward healthier relationships and a brighter future.
Everyone deserves to know they're not alone in their journey.
WHAT TRAUMA can look LIKE
Understanding the signs and symptoms of trauma can help in recognizing when friends or family may need support. Watch for these signals within yourself and others to identify possible signs of trauma.
Being aware of these signs can create a compassionate environment where people feel safe to share and seek help. Recognizing these signals early is the first step toward healing and building a stronger, more resilient future.
HEALING IS POSSIBLE
Overcoming trauma is possible, no matter how deep the scars. By embracing support, sharing your story, and taking small steps toward recovery, every young person can find strength and renewal.
Here are some key ways to cultivate the safety, understanding, and empowerment needed for your journey —
Feel Safe: You deserve to feel safe, welcome, and visible. Find spaces that validate your identity and where you can be yourself.
acknowledge: Take the opportunity to understand how racism affects your life and community. Learn how institutional, systemic, and interpersonal racism impact you across different aspects of your world.
affirm feelings: Give yourself time and support to process your feelings and know that your experiences and emotions are valid. Collective healing can be powerful.
become empowered: Self-advocacy and activism are powerful ways to heal. Seek out brave, trauma-informed spaces that encourage you to recognize your worth and take action to overcome challenges and drive positive change.
Share Your Story
Together, we can turn pain into purpose and transform wounds into a source of powerful resilience.
Follow Bright Promises on social media to learn from the experiences and creative expressions of Chicago-area youth as they delve deeper into what it means to be trauma-informed and healing-centered. Share your experience and remember, telling your story is a step towards building. a healing-centered future for all.
Grantee Support From:
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