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January is here, and with it our Winter 2022 Virtual Classroom Series begins! Circles of Safety: Awareness to Action kicks off our Series at the end of January followed by another Awareness to Action course in February and a Training of Trainers course at the end of February. Click here to register and to learn more about how our trainings can help you and your organization to create safer environments for your agency, your staff, and the children and families you serve. Please reach out...

By David Marchese, Photo illustration: Bráulio Amado, The New York Times, December 29, 2021 Such is the grimly politicized state of science these days that the descriptors typically used to explain who Katharine Hayhoe is — evangelical Christian; climate scientist — can register as somehow paradoxical. Despite that (or, indeed, because of it), Hayhoe, who is 49 and whose most recent book is “Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World,” has become a...

Since September is suicide awareness month, learning about self-advocacy is the basis of all healing from complex trauma and defeating suicidal ideation in oneself and dealing with it in others. When you stand up for yourself and meet your needs, it is easier to meet life on life’s terms and respond better in times of crisis. This article shall explore with you who and what a self-advocate is, plus the advantages self-advocacy brings to the lives of those who practice it who live under the...

After almost two decades of ACEs and resilience work, Theresa "Teri" Barila has stepped back from the daily business of the Community Resilience Initiative, the organization she built in Walla Walla, WA. She will remain active in product development and as a trusted advisor and Board President Emeritus. One story in particular illustrates the significant impact Teri's work has had over the years. It is the story of a mother who yelled across a large store to get Teri's attention : "Hey, ACE...

Hi. Wanted to share these trainings opportunities. Registration for the 17th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcuqspzkrHNbTz8rEjGO1iGIeavk8jVjF Registration for the 24th: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoce2hqz8rEtZxcD7tfKnivgZzR3H3vHvW And the registration links are embedded in the attached PDF.

Fresno HOPE - A Pathways Community HUB Program Director Job Summary We are seeking an entrepreneurial, self-starter, collaborator with project management skills, to lead in the building, implementation, certification, and sustaining of the Fresno HOPE – A Pathways Community HUB (PCH) initiative in Fresno County. In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring Fresno County COVID Equity Project work continues and in leading the building and implementation of the Fresno HOPE PCH, an...

Be A King! Lessons from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change A Virtual Event Thursday, January 27, 2022 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PT Dr. Bernice King will join CalEndow Live on January 27 to discuss her life and work as CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father. In this hourlong conversation, Dr. King will discuss the growth of the King...

Noticing Positive Behavior Research shows that giving attention to any behavior - positive or negative - increases the likelihood that you’ll see more of it. In the exam room, you can use the power of praise to notice and comment on positive behaviors and model this technique for parents. Try something like, “Great job taking in a deep breath. That really helps me to listen to your lungs.” Or, “Thank you for holding still for the exam, you listened so well to all of my instructions.” By...

Eldra Jackson III, Co-Executive Director of Inside Circle. A writer and sought-after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic’ masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was an inmate at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role.

Living through a pandemic is traumatic and stressful, and I believe it’s important to reflect honestly and empathetically on how our own mental health has been affected through this time. Learn three tips to heal from pandemic stress in 2022.

We are excited to resume the Resilience Presentation Series of the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute next Tuesday, January 11 th from 12:00 to 1:00 EST. Michael Cull, Ph. D ., Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Kentucky will discuss strategies for crafting more resilient health systems by focusing on team dynamics, and workplace culture and decision making. A zoom registration for the presentation can be found here:...

Happy, Healthy New Year’s Wishes for You! Most of us have heard this phrase multiple times over that past week. Where exactly do happy and healthy start?? I believe the felt sense of safety is the common denominator. We are all looking for relief from the stress of the past few years, but some of us also continue to help ourselves or others cope with and learn from the adversities and toxic stress from our past. Research tells us that connection to competent and caring people and...