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- EIN 75-2163487
- 410-825-8888
- PO Box 436 Brooklandville MD 21022 USA
- www.sidran.org
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Mission: CONNECTION Because we believe that connection is the active ingredient in healing, Sidran’s philosophy reflects RICH relationships (Respect, Information, Connection, and Hope) in all our professional and interpersonal interactions. Recovery from the effects of trauma, (especially human-caused trauma) requires growth-promoting relationships and the willingness of survivors to risk re-connecting over time with friends, family, treatment providers, and community. Simultaneously, those providing support must also risk connection, with colleagues, with the survivors in their care, and with their own, true inner selves. Sidran’s programming emphasizes respectful, empathic connection and hope for the future. EMPOWERMENT Sidran believes that information is power and empowerment is the key to healing (and helping others heal) from trauma. We understand where you are coming from because our staff members have lived experience as survivors, family members, clinical and frontline professionals. Our aim is to empower you by building your knowledge-base, your confidence, and your capacity for healing and helping. Each Sidran training topic can be presented for any audience, at any level of academic and developmental sophistication. Our web-based product catalog has information and recovery tools appropriate for all audiences as well. COLLABORATION Because complex trauma requires a complex response and often causes victims and those who care about them to feel isolated, Sidran is devoted to fostering integrated service systems to support survivors holistically.
Results: We receive thousands of calls and emails each year from trauma survivors, family members and professionals seeking guidance, resources and referrals. We have a wonderful group of dedicated staff that lends a compassionate ear to people in pain. We help people cope with, and heal from, their negative experiences by directing them to specialized trauma treatment centers, therapists, support groups and reading materials. This service has always been offered free of charge. If you have benefited from this important service, please consider a gift to make it possible for us to help others.
Target demographics: Sidran’s constituency is made up of any individuals or organizations touched by the effects of trauma, including • adults, adolescents, and children who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, • supportive friends and family members, • health, mental health, crisis, public safety, and victims services professionals • support networks, schools, faith communities, and more
Programs: The institute publishes and purchases educational materials on traumatic stress and dissociative conditions. The publications are aimed at trauma survivors, mental health workers and family members. The direct costs of the books is included on page 9 - line 10b
the institute provides education and training on the treatment of traumatic stress disorders as well as providing funding for treatment.