2026 | Fall Issue

Welcome to Trauma Informed Oregon Talk, our e-newsletter! Learn the latest news from Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO), read essays from the TIO community, discover trauma informed activities across the state, and start using trauma informed tools and resources we have learned about or added to our website.

This edition focuses on the Essential Element of Agency Commitment and includes a few helpful resources, as well as opportunities to connect.

Some Places We Have Been

Clatsop County, Multnomah County, Washington County

The Sector Scene

Housing, Higher Education, Domestic Violence Services, Advocates, Infant Mental Health, Justice System, Afterschool and Summer Programs, Culturally-Specific Tribal Services, Education

Training at-a-Glance: Jul-Sep 2026

• Foundations of TIC series
• Workforce Wellness: Navigating Workplace Challenges
• Workforce Wellness: What's Next
• Workforce Wellness: Leading on Empty - Sustainable Supervision
• Micro-Lesson: Feedback and Quality Assurance
• Caring for the Culture: Virtual Gathering for Healthcare workers of Color/Culture

TIO's Upcoming Events

Apply for November Training of Trainers in Clatsop and Columbia Counties

Dates/Times: November 2 – 5, 2026, 9am – 5pm
Location: Fort Clatsop Visitor Center in Astoria, OR

Trauma Informed Oregon is hosting a free Training of Trainers for individuals and organizations in Clatsop and Columbia Counties who want to offer trauma informed care training in their communities and/or organization. Our Training of Trainers consists of four days of in-person learning and practicing of TIO’s Foundational material. Participants are provided with a Trainer’s Manual that offers potential lesson layouts, sample scripts, and supportive materials. Lessons are tailored to adult learning styles and participants are provided with opportunities to train amongst their cohort. Questions? Email tiotrainingrequests@pdx.edu.

Note: ToTs are capped at 20 people. This offering is subject to change if we don't receive enough applications or interest.

Apply for ToT »

Register for TIO's Fall Trainings and Events

Registration is open for October's Micro-Lesson and paid TI Supervision event. Keep an eye on our calendar to find more upcoming events as they are posted.

Browse calendar and register »

Sign Up for Notices of TIO's Upcoming Events

With just a name and email address, TIO can keep you in the loop about our upcoming events and trainings. On the signup page, make sure you leave the box checked for "Send me TIO's events and trainings emails."

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Reminders and Action Items

Survey: How Can TIO Better Support Organizations Implementing TIC and DEIJ Initiatives?

We're developing example policies and resources for organizations implementing trauma informed care and DEIJ together. If you're working on policy, practice, or evaluation as part of that, we'd love your input. Take a few minutes to fill out the survey below. Prefer to talk it through? Reach out directly – we're happy to chat. This survey is five questions long with some optional demographic questions about your work and identity.

Take the implementation survey »

TIO Satisfaction Survey: How Can TIO Improve Our Offerings to Support Your Work?

Please take a moment and share your thoughts on your experience with Trauma Informed Oregon and trauma informed care projects in your community. This voluntary, anonymous survey will take 3-5 minutes and will help us improve the quality and impact of our trainings and offerings. This survey is being conducted by Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO). We value your input and appreciate your time.

Take the satisfaction survey »

Know the Why

Mic-Check: Are Microphones Trauma-Informed?

by Mandy Davis, LCSW, PhD, Director of Trauma Informed Oregon

I was with a group recently where we passed a microphone around the room. When it reached one participant, their whole body shifted. Their personality came alive and they were energized. When they passed it on, though, the mic turned into a hot potato, with no one sure who would take it next.

As trauma-informed practitioners, we want everyone to be able to engage with the content. Asking "Can everyone in the back hear me?" doesn't work, because some people in the front may not be able to hear either for a variety of reasons. Microphones help, but many people are mic-averse – finding them scary, intimidating, or intrusive.

So here's what I suggest if you're the trauma-informed person holding the space:

• Use the microphone yourself.
• Invite others to use it, but don't require it.
• When someone says "no thank you," thank them for asking for what they need. Let them know you'll repeat what they say so everyone can hear it, and ask them to correct you if you get it wrong.

P.S. For me, over-the-ear mics are the safer choice. I talk with my hands, and I've been known to drop a mic, and not in the cool way.