Community Living Thunder Bay
1501 Dease St. P7C 5H3 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

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For the last post in this series we have highlighted two values that are closely linked. Trauma-informed practice is a pair of glasses you put on. It's a len...s to see the world through. Simply put, trauma-informed practice recognizes that trauma has a wide-reaching impact on people that affects their daily living. Trauma impacts behavior, decision-making ability, social connections, and so much more. Understanding what trauma looks like day-to-day enhances service provider's ability to recognize and meet the needs of the people receiving services. Further, it allows staff to recognize how trauma (including secondhand or vicarious ) impacts them. Trauma-informed practices ties directly with a supportive work environment. A supportive work environment is creating a space where staff have what they need to be successful in their work. This goes beyond having the material items needed. A supportive work environment might include flexible hours so staff can balance family and work, consistent supervision and opportunities to discuss difficult situations, supporting social connections, and encouraging professional development. Together, trauma-informed practice and a supportive work environment reduce turn over and burn out, create a safer space for staff and participants, and allow the work to be the focus.

Rise and shine! Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! Skip the snooze button this morning and join the conversation to help drive Bell donations for mental health initiatives in Canada!

From our bubble to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season! Stay safe.

Happy International Day of People with Disabilities! This year’s theme is Not all disabilities are visible which is something that many People First members know about in their own lives. We hope you have a great day and celebrate however you can! #IDPD #IDPWD

Dr. DeMille provides an update on the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases in the TBDHU region and how we as a community should respond.

#WorldKindnessDay #worldkindnessday2020 #kindness #kindnessmatters #compassion www.ymhc.ngo #ymhc

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Chris Nikic, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! Congratulations Chris on becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN. Chris swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 mil...es and ran 26.2 miles. The everyday lives of people with intellectual disabilities are often unecessarily called inspirational. This though, this is inspirational!