The Wind Rose Program
WHAT IS THE WIND ROSE PROGRAM?
The Wind Rose Program is a six-month innovative complex trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive, competency-driven, therapeutic coaching and mentoring program for transitional-aged youth and emerging adults with histories of complex developmental trauma. Complex trauma can stem from experiences of chronic and severe maltreatment, neglect, and placement disruption beginning in early childhood, and is associated with an evolving escalating cascade of mental health, behavioral, academic, vocational, and relational difficulties. The consequences of these difficulties include disrupted developmental milestones, derailed personal functioning, and impeded successful maturation into a contributing member of society.
WHY THE WIND ROSE MOTIF?
The Wind Rose, also known as the Compass Rose, is an ancient nautical symbol used for the classification of the winds since the 13th century. We chose it as the symbol of our program because it represents the guidance and direction we can provide our clients as they navigate their new and evolving paths, and inspires exploration.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The ideal client for this program is a transitional-aged youth or emerging adult who has experienced developmental trauma and is grappling with its impacts on their mental health, academic performance, and personal relationships. They should possess a basic level of self-awareness and be open to engaging in a structured therapeutic process.
While the program is designed to offer support and build competencies, clients should have a foundational readiness to work on personal growth and be willing to participate actively in coaching and mentoring sessions, including ability to attend a significant proportion of mentoring sessions in person at our Melrose offices. They need to demonstrate a minimum level of self-management, such as the ability to follow through with scheduled appointments and complete assigned tasks, as well as a commitment to developing skills for emotional regulation and goal setting.
Clients will be encouraged to explore and establish a direction for their future using the Wind Rose model, and their success in the program will be greatly enhanced by their ability to engage in reflective practices and to venture into the community to participate in activities and experiences relevant to their personalized mentoring path.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Stage 1: Screening Protocol
Ensure that participants demonstrate readiness as measured by sufficient psychological stability, physical safety, and social functioning to participate actively in this program.
Stage 2 (months 1-2): Resilience Assessment & Enhancement
Evaluate participant internal resources across five domains and cultivate increased internal capacities through application of innovative interventions.
Stage 3 (months 3-6): Identity Development Pathways
Engage participants in therapeutic mentoring inspired by the nautical motif of the ancient wind rose: selection of one of eight “Major Winds” to guide their path.
The 8 MAJOR WINDS OF THE WIND ROSE PROGRAM
Helper:
The Helper Path is a is a journey of compassionate support and guidance aimed at uplifting others and facilitating their growth, encompassing roles such as medical professionals, educators, emergency responders, nonprofit workers, coaches, animal care providers, and horticulturalists, who study relevant skills, psychological theories, ethical practices, and cultural competency to provide effective and respectful assistance in their fields.
Explorer:
The Explorer Path is a journey of adventure and curiosity driven by a desire to discover new horizons and embrace the unknown, where individuals learn navigation, geography, survival skills, and other relevant areas to safely chart unknown territories, adapt to diverse environments, and interact respectfully with different communities.
Artist:
The Artist Path is a journey of creative expression and imagination that transforms inner visions into impactful works, with individuals studying various techniques and mediums to refine their skills in their chosen area.
Peacemaker:
The Peacemaker Path is a journey of fostering harmony by studying conflict resolution, mediation, communication skills, and cultural competency, while also learning about psychological aspects of strife, legal and ethical considerations, human rights, negotiation strategies, crisis management, and restorative justice.
Builder:
The Builder Path is a journey of creating and constructing, bringing ideas to life through perseverance and craftsmanship. It includes roles such as construction workers, architects, engineers, and contractors, as well as specialists like plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and interior designers, each contributing skills to create functional environments.
Entrepreneur:
The Entrepreneur Path is a journey of innovation, where individuals learn to establish and manage their own businesses, introduce new ideas or products, and handle essential roles such as planning, securing funding, and overseeing operations to create value and drive growth.
Seeker:
The Seeker Path is a journey of exploration and discovery, driven by a quest for knowledge and personal growth. It involves delving into human development, spirituality, philosophy, social issues, and ethics to find meaning and enhance one’s life.
Embodied:
The Embodied Path is a journey of integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual awareness to deepen the connection between mind and body, with guidance from instructors like somatic therapists, dance therapists, personal trainers, movement class leaders, and yoga instructors who use movement and body awareness to enhance overall well-being.
LEADERSHIP
Lindsay Phillips, LMHC, Director of our Wind Rose Program, is a seasoned psychotherapist and youth mentor with experience in the use of multiple complex trauma intervention models with young and emerging adults in outpatient and residential treatment, including Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Therapy (SMART).
Contact: Lindsay.Phillips@foundationtrust.org
COST
Cost of this six-month program is $5,000 with partial and full scholarships available to qualifying individuals with demonstrated financial need.