Paradigm Shifters: Transformative Programs Redefining Crisis Care

We are ...a community of mental health workers, clinicians, psychiatrists, current and prior users of mental health services, advocates, artists, and survivors of trauma and adversity, who are interested in exploring the link between personal and societal transformation.

Institute for the Development of Human Arts

Part of IDHA's Fall 2022-Spring 2023 virtual training series CROSSROADS OF CRISIS

<h3>To learn more, please visit: <a href="https://www.idha-nyc.org/crossroads-of-crisis" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.idha-nyc.org/crossroads-of-crisis  </a></h3><h3>*ASL and live closed captioning provided*</h3><h3>NOTE: 3 CE credits are available for this class. Learn more about CE credits at IDHA <a href="https://www.idha-nyc.org/ce-information" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</h3><h2>Class Description</h2><p>For those of us who are dissatisfied with the current state of mental health services, envisioning (much less actualizing) change can be a daunting endeavor. Systemic transformation requires courageous new perspectives, ideas, and voices to plant the seeds for a future in which people experiencing crisis are met with compassion and curiosity, rather than judgment or fear – and given every opportunity to heal in an affirming community setting. It also necessitates challenging what it means to be an “expert,” and redefining how we understand “success.” But what does the future of community care look like, and who is qualified to build it? How does one grow an idea into a realized vision or program? Where do we begin, and how do we know that we’re the right person to bring our dreams into fruition?</p><p>This class will showcase a set of innovative programs that are responding to mental health needs and crises in ways that center the expressed needs of the community and individual, honor dignity, and divest from carceral systems. Although these efforts aren’t always labeled as “mental health” services, they are doing very necessary healing work that meets community members where they are. Faculty will share how they built their programs from the ground up, what they have learned along the way, and share strategies for safe(r) interventions in moments of emerging and acute crisis. They will remind us of the power and expertise we all carry, as well as center how much we have to learn from those whom our society deems to be broken and undeserving of a seat at the table. We invite you to be inspired by the limitless imagination of change-makers who are building new horizons, one idea at a time.</p><h2>Learning Objectives</h2><ul><li>Question accepted norms of “expertise” in the mental health field</li><li>Identify the key ingredients of what has made the presented mental health programs successful in meeting the needs of those experiencing crisis</li><li>Practice de-escalation and safe(r) interventions, including how to determine the seriousness or severity of potential harm</li><li>Review how care mapping practices can be used by individuals, families and communities to determine appropriate responses to various crises</li><li>Practice trust-building and gaining consent, even in moments of crisis</li></ul><h2>Faculty</h2><p><strong>Amanda Hill </strong>is a conjurer of freedom by way of community organizing and energy work. She is a practicing abolitionist working to co-create just - and therefore safe - communities through individual and communal transformative processes. Amanda is a Reiki practitioner who incorporates emotional support and accessible tools such as plant medicines, sound healing, and breath into whole-person wellness.</p><p><strong>Shanduke McPhatter</strong> is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes Inc. (G.-M.A.C.C. Inc.). This change agent has gained worldwide recognition for his work as a gun violence intervention advocate, gang awareness specialists, and community leader/organizer. Recognized as a contributor to safer communities in New York City by People Magazine, McPhatter’s organization has been credited with creating significant declines in shootings in Brooklyn North and South.</p><h2>What You Get</h2><p>Registration includes the 3-hour class session, an optional 90-minute discussion group one week after the live class (Sunday, March 19 from 12-1:30 pm EST), and access to IDHA’s School for Transformative Mental Health on Mighty Networks (our virtual learning community where you’ll have the opportunity to engage with other students and your faculty).</p><h3>Questions? Email us at contact@idha-nyc.org</h3>

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