1. “An Introduction to the Sanctuary Model”
Presented by:
Caroline Vinyard, LMHC
Robin Turner, RMHCI

2. Module 1: What is Sanctuary? and Community Meeting
Direct Care: Module One
Module 1: What is Sanctuary? and Community Meeting
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3. J. Goldstein, 1994 The Unshackled Organization
Direct Care: Module One
If you want deeply rooted change, you need to apply deeply rooted methods.
J. Goldstein, 1994
The Unshackled Organization
What is Sanctuary? The Sanctuary Model is an organizational and treatment intervention based on the tenets of trauma theory and an understanding of systems theory. Sanctuary addresses the ways in which trauma, adversity and chronic stress influence the ways that individuals behave as well as recognizes the ways in which whole organizations can be influenced by trauma, adversity and chronic stress. Sanctuary is based on a set of guiding principles as well as some specific tools that reinforce the philosophy when practiced by the staff and clients on a daily basis. NOTE: This would be an appropriate place to talk about why your organization has decided to undertake implementation of the Sanctuary Model.
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4. Founders of the model: Then and Now Direct Care: Module One
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5. Trauma-informed care Fosters a shared language
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Fosters a shared language
Organizes how we talk about treatment
Keeps a focus on impact of recurrent stress
Keeps a focus on growth and change
consistent contact with team members, clients and families
Trauma-informed care
The Sanctuary
Model a
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6. Direct Care: Module One
The Sanctuary model
Provides a basic blueprint for developing trauma-informed, therapeutic communities that promote recovery.
This is the new operating system for your organization.
© Sandra L. Bloom, M.D. CommunityWorks, 2007

7. Direct Care: Module One
The Sanctuary Model
In a nutshell…..Sanctuary is a treatment and organizational change model that integrates trauma theory with the creation of therapeutic communities which provide safety for both clients and the staff who work with them.
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8. Direct Care: Module One
The Sanctuary model
Takes advantage of what we know about human nature, healing from injury, the power of communities, and the chaotic nature of change.
Change is hard. Most organizations fail.
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9. basic beliefs of the sanctuary model
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basic beliefs of the sanctuary model
A belief that adversity is an inherent part of human life, and that many of the behaviors that lead clients to care are directly related to those experiences – and that people and groups of people can heal from those experiences
A perspective that asks: “what’s happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?” when organizing goals and assessing strengths and challenges
The Sanctuary Model is based on two very basic assumptions about
human beings The first is a recognition that adversity is an inherent part
of human experience, and that these experiences shape the way that
people behave. More importantly, Sanctuary recognizes the inherent
resilience in people and the belief that they can heal.
Sanctuary also begins with the premise that appreciating the effects of
these experiences means changing the question that we ask about the
people we serve and those with whom we work. Often we ask “what’s
wrong with that person?” when we question the cause of behaviors or
actions. Sanctuary asks us to change the question to recognize the
influence of a person’s experiences. Beginning with the premise
“What’s happened to you?” rather than “What’s wrong with you becomes
a cornerstone of being trauma-informed.
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10. Emotional Intelligence Social Responsibility
Gannondale RTF
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The Seven Commitments
Nonviolence
Emotional Intelligence
Social Learning
Open Communication
Social Responsibility
Democracy
Growth & Change
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11. S.e.l.f. Safety Future Emotions Loss Direct Care: Module One
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12. The Sanctuary model TOOLKIT
Direct Care: Module One
The Sanctuary model TOOLKIT
Community meetings
Psychoeducation Groups
Red Flag Meetings
Safety Plans
Self Care Plans
Team Meetings
Treatment Planning Conference
ProQol Scale
© Sandra L. Bloom, M.D. CommunityWorks, 2007

13. the goal of treatment is change.
If the people we serve do not make substantial and positive changes then our service is not working!
If treatment isn’t working maybe it’s US and our systems of care that are the problems, not the children.

14. Barriers and Obstacles Small Break Out Session
Practice
Barriers and Obstacles Small Break Out Session

15. What is Sanctuary going to mean to us?
discussion
What is Sanctuary going to mean to us?

16. The Sanctuary Toolkit Community Meetings Safety Plans
Direct Care: Module One
The Sanctuary Toolkit
Community Meetings
Safety Plans
S.E.L.F. Psychoeducation
Red Flag Meetings
S.E.L.F. Treatment Planning
Team Meetings
Sanctuary Toolkit
©Sandra L. Bloom, M.D., 2008

17. Community Meeting: WhY ?
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Community Meeting: WhY ?
Structure/Routine (Group norm)
Predictability
Caring for others
Bridging
The power of the Circle
Shared Responsibility
Trauma Recovery-Creating Group Safety
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18. Community Meeting: The Questions
Direct Care: Module One
Community Meeting: The Questions
How are you feeling today?
What is your goal for today?
Who can you ask for help?
Thought for today
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