Trauma-Informed, Inside and Out: San Diego MARC Update
Meetings of the San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) now start with a moment of mindfulness. That could mean a breathing exercise or a quick round-robin with each participant saying a positive word before the group dives into that day’s agenda, says Heidi Echeverria, Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) project manager. “We’re trying to make it a habit to start with positivism. Taking the time to do this creates a calm environment and a lightness among members.”...