A chart with the words "Lync Academy" and a triangular logo with the letters "L" and "A". Surrounding the logo are green boxes with white text reading "Empowerment," "Safety," "Trust," "Choice," and "Collaboration," connected in a circular flow.

LYNC Model Of Care

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What is the LYNC Model of Care?

The LYNC Model of Care is a specific application of trauma-informed care designed to enact positive change leading individuals towards empowerment. Safety and trust pave the way for self-determination, and through choice, individuals begin to see how they are in control.

Natural consequences are emphasized to illustrate the cause and effect of one’s actions or choices. Unconditional positive regard reinforces that individuals can learn from their mistakes without feeling defensiveness, shame or guilt. When we understand that the instinctive response to protect our autonomy is no longer needed, we can begin to truly collaborate. Collaboration equips us to strive for positive change, which in turn builds our confidence over time. An increasingly positive self-narrative strengthens against adversity. Overcoming adversity further establishes our self-belief, leading to a sense of empowerment.

The Framework

Unconditional Positive Regard

Active and Sustained Engagement

Natural and Not Punitive Consequences

Person-Led Journey

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LYNC Values

The Model

The LYNC Model of Care is a specific application of trauma-informed care designed to enact positive change leading individuals towards empowerment

Triangle of Support

The LYNC Triangle of Support aligns individuals, their surrounding supports, and the systems around them to create consistent, coordinated care.

a. Attendance

b. Goal Setting and Review

c. Social Emotional Awareness

d. The Model

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LYNC Check-In

The LYNC check-in is a facilitated process which includes the 4 steps outlined below:

Why It Works

  • "The LYNC Model of Care provides a concrete framework, using consistent language and visuals to help students take ownership of their progress. It promotes self-efficacy and builds confidence to overcome past traumas and navigate the natural challenges youth experience. "

    Michelle Rieckmann, LCSW, Executive Director of Clinical Services

  • "The LYNC Model of Care gives you a lens through which you can build safety and trust in any relationship. The model intuitively speaks to everyone's desire to feel safe, build trust, be self-determined, work effectively with others, and feel confident and secure in ourselves. It also allows any individual to be in charge of their journey to empowerment."

    Macy Mellstrom, LYNC Academy Special Education Teacher

  • "The LYNC Model of Care gives you a framework to know what a persons barriers to success are."

    Ben Pinkart, CSW, Assistant Director of Clinical Services