Module One:
What is Sanctuary?
and
Community Meeting
J. Goldstein, 1994
The Unshackled Organization
Fosters a
shared
language
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.
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 Four Pillars
Trauma Theory
The SELF Model
The 7 Commitments
The Tools
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Safety
Future
Emotions
Loss
Community meetings
Psychoeducation Groups
Red Flag Meetings
Safety Plans
Self Care Plans
Team Meetings
Treatment Planning Conference
ProQol Scale
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.
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Barriers and Obstacles Small
Break Out Session
Structure/Routine (Group norm)
Predictability
Caring for others
Bridging
The power of the Circle
Shared Responsibility
Trauma Recovery-Creating Group Safety
How are you feeling today?
What is your goal for today?
Who can you ask for help?
Thought for today