"They're Not Broken" - Reframing How We Help Vulnerable Youth with Tina Chang

In this insightful interview, Tina Chang shares her journey from being raised by a teen mom to becoming a dedicated advocate for young people facing trauma and exploitation. As Programs Director at Olive Crest, she oversees a wide range of services that strengthen families and support vulnerable youth.Learn how medical providers can better support young people through trauma-informed approaches and discover the importance of seeing potential rather than problems.This interview is essential viewing for mental health professionals, healthcare practitioners, and community leaders who want to better understand how to support young people through trauma with dignity, patience, and a strength-based approach. Tina's insights on trauma-informed care and the importance of seeing potential rather than problems offer valuable guidance for anyone working with vulnerable populations.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 01:06 - Tina's Personal Journey and Motivation 04:05 - Overview of Olive Crest's Services 06:25 - The Power of Language: "Young People" vs "Youth" 08:07 - Challenges Facing Young People Today 10:54 - How Medical Providers Can Better Support Young People 15:02 - Trauma-Informed Approaches to Mental Health 17:25 - Building a Trauma-Informed Workforce 19:52 - The Concept of Vicarious Resilience 22:21 - Systems Change and Positive Expectations 25:28 - The Impact of Believing in Young People's Potential 28:52 - The Importance of Positive Focus in Trauma Work 30:38 - Supporting Victims of Exploitation 32:40 - Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationFor more interviews in this series, visit www.tntopenmindinsights.org#MentalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #YouthServices #HealthcareProviders #CommunitySupport #OliveCrest Subscribe to TNT Open Mind Insights - Mental Health Interview Series on Soundwise