Dawn Cady is a Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner and Founder of Alleviate Pain. Dawn was a chronic pain sufferer for 31 years and used to take 13 painkillers a day. She learned how to walk again even though doctors told her she would be disabled for the rest of her life.
The group will help end shame spirals, help members feel less alone, label potential work abuse or neglect, and inspire members to identify their needs and take action steps towards a more fulfilling work life. Details: 8 Wednesdays from 1/17/24 to 3/6/24 @12pm PT / 3pm ET 45 minute calls Well-structured and guided by an experienced facilitator Small group Join to: process your experience build confidence strategize your next move >>Register here<< This group is for anyone:...
Dear California Partners, Practitioners, and Data Users: CalSHARE D ata Hub is live! CalSHARE is designed for state and local practitioners and data users to: Identify hotspots of need and strength across regions Draw comparisons across user-defined geographic areas Support the development of funding proposals Identify data-informed priorities for improving health equity, wellness, and safety across California communities https://calshare.axismaps.io/ California Safety, Health, Resilience...
Pretending is the imposter’s exhausting attempt to conceal hidden wounds that often trace back to childhood. Most people relate to at lease some aspects of the syndrome. We discuss ways to drop the mask, counter insecurities, and live authentically.
Click here to make your donation today. Happy New Year! You may have already noticed some changes as we enter 2024. Please give us grace as we navigate the challenges these first few months will bring. Updates to come! Despite funding deficits and staff reductions, our work for the New Year is just kicking off and we have ambitious plans for 2024. PACEs Connection recognizes the impact of a wide variety of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in shaping adult behavior and health, and that...
[Editor's note: Dr. Harise Stein at Stanford University edits a web site — abuseresearch.info — that focuses on the effects of abuse, and includes research articles on PACEs. Every month, she posts the summaries of the abstracts and links to research articles that address only ACEs, PCEs and PACEs. Thank you, Harise!] Child Abuse Raz M, Gupta-Kagan J, Asnes AG. Using Child Abuse Specialists to Reduce Unnecessary Child Protective Services Reports and Investigations. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 Dec...
Personal experience, common sense, and science confirm that temperatures are rising globally. Heat waves are occurring with greater frequency and lasting longer than ever before. According to the World Meteorological Organization , 2023 is believed to have been the hottest year on record. Humans have successfully adapted to a wide range of climates, but there are limits to our tolerance and climatic conditions beyond which our bodies cannot cool themselves sufficiently. While the dangers of...
Candid conversations about religious trauma can feel uncomfortable, disloyal and even risky. However, human rights campaigner Yasmine Mohammed says now is the time to openly discuss the extremist nature of some religions and the trauma they cause for individuals, families, communities and nations. Cutting through religious and cultural identifications is extremely challenging - and even potentially life-threatening - but Yasmine says that humanistic support can be an antidote to ongoing...
I just wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming event which is going to be AMAZING! The Santa Clara County chapter of the California Academy of Family Physicians is hosting an ACE Healing Conference on April 20, 2024 in San Jose. We are going to be looking outside of the box for ways doctors can partner with the city government, houses of worship, recovery communities, coaches, and more to create resilient communities which both prevent and treat ACE-related trauma. We are using the PCE...
It's that time of year again! On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth welcomes esteemed NARM faculty members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black to reflect on developments within the NARM training community in 2023 and offer insight into their vision for the year ahead. It's a joyful and self-aware discussion, offering a transparent assessment of the program's challenges while celebrating its hard-earned successes. "For me, the highlight of this year was the Level 3...
The Model Minority Myth is a model that stems from various false beliefs about the Asian American culture. This term debunks the fact that Asian Americans are the thriving force within America culture, both in society and the workforce. These stereotypes coincide with the belief that Asian Americans are “the smartest” culture in industries of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The terms reveal that this culture is the leading force, and trumps other cultures. It is a...
Join La Maida Project for a free online session to explore how community, self-care, and regulation generate physical and mental health! Jan 24, 2024 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM - 11:15 PM PST on Zoom
By Laura Gallant, 1/8/23, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ The HOPE National Resource Center (NRC) is excited to ring in the New Year! In 2024, we have many upcoming events, trainings, and new opportunities. Over the last year the HOPE NRC has worked hard to create new programs and update existing ones. Our programs and events do not teach a rigid program, they are designed to be applied to many sectors, communities, organizations, practitioners, and families. The HOPE framework is meant...
Some may recall the struggle of getting adjusted to the busy schedule of being a parent and returning your child back to school following the holiday season. I have completed a review that will allow both children and families to have a much more successful transition back into the workplace and classroom setting. Here are a few tips that will make the transition more smoother. 1. Ensure to keep a consistent bedtime schedule. While this may be difficult, it is important to stick as close as...
Please join us! Hot Topic: Can School Based Mental Health Services Make a Difference? David Love LMFT. RSVP at https://www.avahealth.org/what-we-do/aces-health-champions-network/aces-health-champions-gatherings.html