OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Trauma Informed Collaborative (OCTIC) presents a screening of the documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope,” followed by a discussion panel with local experts and advocates. The event runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at the CiTi BOCES Stern Building Room 117, located at 179 Co. Rte. 64, Mexico. The free event is open to the public.
Originally released in 2016, “Resilience” is an engrossing study of how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be linked to destructive behavior and medical diseases. It also details the growing movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.
“Understanding the effects of prolonged stress and the science behind trauma’s impact on an individual’s life outcomes is a beginning point for our county to turn around the impact of trauma, which is exactly what this documentary accomplishes,” said OCTIC Chair Katlin Ginney, staff development specialist for CiTi BOCES.
“Being able to understand and take care of our mental health is just as important as guarding our physical health,” said OCTIC Vice Chair Jodi Martin, deputy public health director for the Oswego County Health Department. “Participants who watch the documentary will be able to participate in an open Q&A discussion with our panel of experts. People will also be able to register for an upcoming training session to help expand what they’ll learn from this event.”
OCTIC was created in 2018 to raise awareness on the impact of trauma and promote trauma-informed practices in Oswego County, with a vision of creating a trauma-resilient community. The group currently has 41 individuals from 24 different agencies and organizations that serve the public in health, social, criminal justice and educational services.
Through this partnership, a trauma-informed training was created using information from the Institute on Trauma and Trauma Informed Care at the University of Buffalo School of Social Work and Buffalo Center for Social Research.
Members of OCTIC serve as champions to help spread awareness, compassion and understanding of the impact of trauma on health and social outcomes through accessible training. OCTIC’s training is free and available for groups and organizations in Oswego County.
Parking will be provided for registrants. Registration before the event is required as seating is limited. To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnmoE5E_iLj1LVIqLidzZLOPbLPJX1E8WKb3JaCpgn0BN6cA/viewform.
For more information about OCTIC and to watch the “Resilience” trailer, go to https://health.oswegocounty.com/programs/1_preventive/octic_events.php or call 315-349-3497.
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