ABOUT BLINK of an EYE SCI NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
When spinal cord injury (SCI) happens, few people are prepared. Most hospitals lack specialized SCI expertise, leaving families overwhelmed and searching for answers. It’s a perfect storm for trauma.
BLINK of an Eye® transforms the SCI experience by providing an SCI Navigator with lived experience to support newly injured SCI families through the chaos and overwhelm of the first year of injury.
Once contact is made with the family, we deploy our rapid response HEAL Team bedside.
YOU’RE NEVER ALONE
SCI Navigator Program
What is a SCI NAVIGATOR
Guiding Families Through the First Year of SCI Recovery.
SCI Navigators are experienced SCI individuals or family members (5+ years post-injury)
Extensively trained (60+ hours) in:
- Relational Conflict Intervention & Mediation.
- Trauma-Healing Informed Responses.
- Cutting-Edge SCI Medical & Rehab Best Practices.
- Latest in SCI medical trials and advancements.
How BLINK of an Eye Helps:
1:1 Support, 24/7 in the First 90 Days
- Providing lived experience & traumainformed guidance.
- Helping families navigate medical complexities & emotional overwhelm.
Ongoing Family Empowerment Throughout the Miracle Year
- Supporting families through transitions & recovery milestones.
- Ensuring access to critical medical care & rehab opportunities.
SCI NAVIGATORS: Transforming Conflict and Trauma
SCI Navigators transform conflict and respond to trauma by fostering attunement, empowerment and recognition.
Core Principles:
- Engage with curiosity and openness.
- Center emotions for clarity.
- Communicate truthfully and effectively.
- Encourage informed decision-making.
- Foster generosity, humility, and kindness.
Trauma-Informed Mediation:
Rather than blame and punishment, SCI Navigators focus on acknowledging harm, restoring balance, and preventing ongoing suffering: emotionally, medically, and relationally.
Transformative Mediation Strategies:
- Facilitate meaningful conversations.
- Empower individuals to recognize their own strength.
- Encourage open and responsive communication and advocacy.
- Support hope and positive resolutions.
SCI NAVIGATOR Model of Impact
Inputs: Specialized training in conflict resolution and trauma-informed care, emphasizing empowerment, recognition, and connection. Strong partnerships with healthcare, legal, and advocacy networks.
Activities: Provide conflict transformation, emotional support, and education on resilience. Develop tailored strategies to help individuals and communities navigate trauma and conflict.
Outputs: Strengthened self-awareness, decisionmaking, and relational skills. Expanded support systems and increased engagement in constructive conflict resolution.
Outcomes: Greater personal resilience, sustainable healing, and healthier relationships. Long-term reduction in recurring conflict and trauma-related challenges.
