The social stigma surrounding mental health issues has long been a barrier to individuals seeking professional help. In response to this, organizations like AWARE Consulting Group Inc have been established to break down this stigma and make it a norm to discuss trauma. This is a crucial step towards creating a society where individuals can feel comfortable seeking the help they need without fear of judgment.
AWARE Consulting Group Inc, based in Portland, Oregon, is a dedicated organization that aims to provide training and technical assistance to systems, organizations, individuals, and communities to promote Advocacy, Wellness, Action, Recovery, and Education (AWARE). The organization is built on TraumaAWARE Care which focuses on Support, Connect, Learn, Grow, Heal and Lead. While other institutions focus on providing trauma-informed care, AWARE Consulting Group Inc emphasizes the significance of self-awareness in interactions with others who have experienced trauma, and in understanding one’s trauma. The mission of the organization’s co-founders is to revolutionize trauma care and make a positive impact.
Co-founder Angel Prater emphasized that TraumaAWARE Care also includes professionals who work with and serve individuals who have experienced trauma. This led to the creation of the institution’s Keep Calm and Connect training program. “We are normalizing trauma since we all have it, and it has been passed down through epigenetics,” she said. “Therefore, we need to use language that is about the HUMAN experience of trauma, and self-AWAREness is what we need to understand how we see the world and how we show up in relationships with others, including ourselves.”
Angel Prater states that TraumaAWARE Care is not intended to be a buzzword for trauma-informed care, rather the two terms are distinct but complement each other in helping individuals to move beyond their traumatic experiences. The TraumaAWARE method shifts the focus from a checklist approach to one that allows people to connect with others who have also experienced trauma. “For a true trauma culture, you must have both, and everyone should learn the difference so they can stop creating more of the same traumatizing services,” Angel said. Guided by this philosophy, AWARE Consulting Group was established.
This change-making institution is committed to sparking more conversations about mental health. They offer a wide range of services to help individuals and organizations reach their full potential. These services range from dynamic and progressive training, coaching, and collaboration services to restorative retreats. The organization strives to tackle complications arising from stress and trauma and provides the necessary tools to build and establish relationships, connect communities, and promote overall health and wellness.
AWARE Consulting Group is not only dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, but it is also a collaborative effort led by individuals who are passionate about promoting social change. As stated by Angel Prater, individuals who work in stressful environments are often the ones who tend to avoid conversations about trauma. Therefore, AWARE Consulting Group provides services and training that assist and educate people working in these environments, intending to continue to eliminate the social stigma surrounding mental health.
“In 2019, over 500 doctors died by suicide. This is attributable to the fact that they are trained to be lone wolves,” shared Angel. “We wish to change that.”
AWARE Consulting Group’s offerings are intended to transform perspectives on mental health to save lives. With their team’s passion for assisting others, this organization is poised to revolutionize TraumaAWARE Care in the future. Additionally, it aims to encourage individuals to be more open and honest about their personal experiences with trauma and mental wellness and to empower them to lead happier, healthier lives.
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