Crestwood Shares about CRM at theTrauma Resource Institute Conference!

In early October, Sarah Wood represented Crestwood as a panelist at the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI) Conference, where she shared our journey of integrating the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) into our organization. What began as a pilot at three campuses in 2017 has grown into an implemented foundational tool and how we support our employees and persons served. Being able to share that journey, and the remarkable work our CRM Teachers and campuses have accomplished, was an incredibly proud moment.

What made this experience so special was hearing about the extraordinary work being done with CRM around the world. Listening to how others are bringing resiliency skills into their communities, connecting with people who share such a genuine passion for this work, and spending time with TRI leaders Elaine Miller-Karas and Mike Sapp was inspiring. In many ways, the experience felt transformative. It was a reminder that the work we do at Crestwood is part of something so much bigger, and that even the smallest moments of connection, compassion, and resiliency can have a profound impact.

Sarah returned home with new connections, countless ideas, and a renewed sense of excitement for where Crestwood can take CRM next. More than anything, she came home feeling grateful to be part of an organization that believes in this work and continues to invest in bringing it to life.