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Enhancing Opportunities for Prevention and Early Intervention. Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission Testimony of Ronald J. Powell, Ph.D. March 22, 2018. School-based Mental Health. SART. The SART Program. CARE. Targeted Outcomes. Mini-Miracles.
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Enhancing Opportunities for Prevention and Early Intervention Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission Testimony of Ronald J. Powell, Ph.D. March 22, 2018
Mini-Miracles • Embedded Mental Health Therapist • Training of staff in trauma-informed instruction • Training of children in self-regulation of “big feelings” • Training of parents in self-regulation strategies and Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)
The antidote to a stressful mental state is the presence of a caring and supportive adult.
“Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love." Dr. Bruce Perry
“Relationships matter: the currency for systemic change was trust, and trust comes through forming healthy working relationships. People, not programs, change people" Dr. Bruce Perry