ABOUT ATEN
The After Trauma Empowerment Network (ATEN) is a community based non-profit organization that works to empower individuals, families and communities affected by trauma to live an empowered life to reach their fullest potential.
The After Trauma Empowerment Network (ATEN) is a community based non-profit organization that works to empower individuals, families and communities affected by trauma to live an empowered life to reach their fullest potential.
MISSION/MANDATE
To empower and improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities affected by trauma by providing trauma-informed counselling, support, education and resources.
VISION
To improve the lives, well-being and functioning of individuals, families and communities affected by trauma so we can live in a world where individuals, families and communities affected by trauma live an empowered life to reach their fullest potential.
5 KEY TENETS TO OUR WORK
1. Trauma-informed practices
2. Collaboration – we can’t do it alone
3. Local empowerment equals global empowerment
4. Make a difference everyday
5. Live our mission
To empower and improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities affected by trauma by providing trauma-informed counselling, support, education and resources.
VISION
To improve the lives, well-being and functioning of individuals, families and communities affected by trauma so we can live in a world where individuals, families and communities affected by trauma live an empowered life to reach their fullest potential.
5 KEY TENETS TO OUR WORK
1. Trauma-informed practices
2. Collaboration – we can’t do it alone
3. Local empowerment equals global empowerment
4. Make a difference everyday
5. Live our mission
TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES
The core trauma-informed principles we practice are:
● Acknowledgement – recognizing that trauma is pervasive
● Safety
● Trust
● Choice and control
● Compassion
● Collaboration
● Strengths-based
● Acknowledgement – recognizing that trauma is pervasive
● Safety
● Trust
● Choice and control
● Compassion
● Collaboration
● Strengths-based
GOVERNANCE
ATEN is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who represent the diversity of the organization and the people and communities we serve. This is a policy governing Board which is responsible for overseeing the accomplishment of the purpose and mandate of ATEN. The Board has written bylaws, committee terms of reference, and roles and responsibilities.
CORE VALUES and GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Empowerment – we work to empower, inspire and support individuals and communities to be self-determining, confident and strong as they live to their fullest potential. This is the defining and fundamental quality of our network, people and work.
- Integrity – we are responsible, accountable and ethical to the people and communities we serve and the partners we work with.
- Collaboration – we create purposeful partnerships and build on already existing resources in the community to best serve the needs of individuals and communities. We believe we must work together to accomplish the greatest result.
- Diversity – we know by embracing and including the uniqueness and diversity of all people and communities that we contribute to the betterment of all people and communities. We promote and implement equitable services, support and resources for all people and communities.
- Service – we strive to provide respectful and professional services, support and resources to the individuals and communities we serve.
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