International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling:
IARTC
Resilience & Trauma Epistemology
A Division of the American Counseling Association
IARTC Mission
To enhance the quality of life for people and communities worldwide by promoting the development of professional counselors; by advancing the ideals of the American Counseling Association, the counseling profession, and the ethical practice of counseling through trauma-informed practices; and, by nurturing respect for human dignity, cultural inclusivity, and resilience.
Join an IARTC Committee!
For those of you who wish to serve IARTC, we have the following committees that you can join:
Advocacy Committee
Awards Committee
Branch Committee
Budget & Finance Committee
Bylaws Committee
Communications, Media, and PR Committee
Conference Committee
DEI & Social Justice Committee
Graduate Student Committee
Membership Committee
Professional Development Committee
IARTC Newsletter Editorial Team
To join a committee, please send your CV and letter of interest to IARTC President Dr. Peggy Mayfield Mayfield.peggyc@gmail.com and IARTC President-Elect Dr. Lisa Levers at levers@duq.edu. If appointed to a committee, we will also need a headshot and a brief bio so that we can add your profile to the IARTC website. IARTC encourages diverse members from national and international communities to apply. IARTC needs you!
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IARTC recently received fiscal year 2023-2024 election results from ACA. Dr. Matthew J. Walsh was elected as IARTC's incoming President-Elect. Celebrate!
Submit an Article to the IARTC Journal--Trauma Counseling and Resilience:
Trauma Counseling & Resilience Portal
HURRICANE RESOURCES
Dear Valued IARTC Members from the Great State of Florida and the Eastern Seaboard,
We stand with you as you continue to experience the impact of the recent hurricanes. We stand with you and you are in our thoughts during this unfathomable disaster. As a Division that is still in its infancy (we just celebrated our 6th month anniversary) we lack the infrastructure to respond in the extent we would like. What we can do is to point you to resources that may be supportive now and in the coming days, weeks, and months. This list is not exhaustive, but with your input it will continue to grow and be refined. Please share your thoughts, ideas, and resources with us at Mayfield.peggyc@gmail.com and I will post them in the Traumatology Interest Network forum on ACA Connect and on the IARTC website. We ultimately want to address this disaster in all phases including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. See: https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/is111_unit%204.pdf
Please keep in mind that natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes can expose people to toxic substances like asbestos which can lead to long-term consequences like mesothelioma. It is important for communities to have abundant resources for residents that address the immediate and long-term aftermath of devastating events.
Visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 1-200-462-7585
CDC Disaster Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/disaster_resources.html
CDC Prepare Go Kits for Families and Pets: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/covid-19/prepare-for-hurricane.html
NOAA National Hurricane Preparedness: https://www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep
Ready.gov Hurricane Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
HHS.gov Hurricane Resources including Mold Abatement: https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/hurricane-resources
HHS.gov Behavioral Disaster Resources: https://files.asprtracie.hhs.gov/documents/aspr-tracie-dbh-resources-at-your-fingertips.pdf
CDC Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp
CDC Emergency Responders—Take Care of Yourselves: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp
CDC Disaster Materials in Various Languages including ASL: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/other-languages.html
Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 for support and counseling. The Disaster Distress Helpline is a national hotline that provides 24/7, year-round crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
988 Mental Health Hotline
SAMHSA DTAC helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local entities deliver an effective mental health and substance use-related response to disasters. Learn more. For disaster technical assistance inquiries, contact SAMHSA DTAC: 800–308–3515 or dtac@samhsa.hhs.gov.
Asbestos & Natural Disasters: https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/natural-disasters
Asbestos Symptoms: https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/symptoms/
Additional Resources Shared by Our Amazing Members! Thank you, Alexis!
Special Needs and Pet-Friendly Shelters in Pinellas and Hillsborough County (the West Coast):
Looking for special needs, pet-friendly shelters in west Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian?
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article266388426.html..
To register online for a special-needs shelter in Hillsborough, visit hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/emergency-management/action-folder/register-for-special-needs-disaster-assistance.
Register for Special Needs Disaster Assistance
Official Website of Hillsborough County, Florida Government
Pinellas County, Florida - Emergency Management - Pet Preparedness
https://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/petpreparedness.htm
Miami Dade County Pet-Friendly Evacuation Centers (Miami Dade County)
Animal Services operates pet-friendly shelters during emergencies. Pre-registration is not required to use the evacuation center. Evacuation centers will be announced as needed.
Upon arrival at the center, pets will be examined by a licensed veterinarian to determine if the pet presents a safety risk. Any pet deemed a risk will not be allowed to enter the evacuation center.
Pet Adoption and Protection Center
3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122
Phone: 311 or 305-468-5900
Shelter hours:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Adoption Mall Hours:
Monday - Friday noon - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Two Additional Pet Friendly Shelters in Miami-Dade:
E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion
10901 S.W. 24 Street, Miami, FL 33199
Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
1410 NE 215 Street (County Line Road), Miami, FL 33179
Big thanks to Joanne Steen!
Here is another resource for family and friends who have not heard from loved ones who were in harm's way in Florida and are requesting emergency assistance from search and rescue teams: https://missing.fl.gov/es
Big thanks to Vanessa Vanderlaan!
This is where we are directed per the Lee county sheriffs officehttps://www.leegov.com/hurricane/storm
While many more resources exist to support you, your friends, families, communities, students, and clients, we want to disseminate this resource list as quickly as possible. Please let us know of additional resources as well as your specific needs. We stand with you.
On behalf of the IARTC Board,
Peggy
Peggy Mayfield, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, CCMHC, CCTP, CFTP, DCMHS
President & Co-Founder, International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling
Member, American Counseling Association International Committee
mayfield.peggyc@gmail.com
ACA Traumatology Interest Network Leadership Team
United Nations NGO Committee on Mental Health
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Board Development Chair
Join IARTC: Contact ACA Membership Services at 800-298-2276 M–F 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Eastern time zone.
IARTC Website: https://www.iartc.org
IARTC Twitter: @IARTC_Thrive
IARTC Inaugural Newsletter: https://www.iartc.org/about-4
Together, we thrive!