Using her specific work in the area of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Dr. Ginny Sprang of the University of Kentucky has explored what it is that champions do to make an initiative successful.

This video highlights the crucial role of the Improvement Advisor and shares key lessons on why this role is essential for the success of implementation initiatives. Join Nicholas Tise from Training & Implementation to learn about the key competencies of an Improvement Advisor.

Mellicent Blythe, an Implementation Specialist with the North Carolina Child Treatment Program, sits with Nicholas Tise and outlines methods and tools she has used to support Senior Leaders engaged in implementing new practices within their agencies.

Jen Agosti delves into the application of the EPIS framework and highlights key lessons learned from practical experience, emphasizing the critical importance of prioritizing the Exploration and Preparation phases for successful implementation.

The NCTSN Video Series on Implementation was created by members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) to share lessons learned as organizations seek to implement trauma-informed practices or system change efforts.

Sue Kerns of The Kempe Center at the University of Colorado highlights the critical importance of pre-implementation readiness in supporting evidence-based practices to take root and sustain over time.

Mimi Choy-Brown and Laura Soltani from the University of Minnesota highlight key lessons from the CIRCLE Project, emphasizing the importance of intentionally addressing trust and power when implementing multi-level interventions to support resilience among refugee and immigrant youth across community, school, and mental health settings.