Oprah interviews Andrew Vachss/big thumbs up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuGQfgvHB5M&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2EugOd8R_oGuNYL5GuSv0v0EJyrR4Qm3tQjgxpm7Opp1f2MLP6E9oD2Qc
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Final Thoughts on The Connection Between Emotional Intelligence And Trauma (Part 3)
In the last of my three-part series on the connection between emotional intelligence and trauma, I want to share insights related to Daniel Goleman’s idea of focusing on the wider world. For example, if you want to improve your leadership skills, pay attention to the books and resources that expound upon the lingering effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma.
Recording Available: Trauma-Responsive Practices During Distance Learning
The February workshop recording from last week is available now for Trauma-Responsive Practices During Distance Learning! You can watch it by clicking here . Learn more about Rise to Resilience on the website by clicking here and access our additional social media links here .
Recording Available: Adverse Childhood Relationship Experiences Town Hall: The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Chronic Illness
The League of Extraordinary People is excited to share the recording from today's Town Hall! You can watch it by clicking here . The Town Hall was led by our Founder, Alfred White. You can find Alfred and more of our work online!
Updates from the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health [caih.jhu.edu]
More about our new COVID-19 resource library Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health is pleased to have recently launched a comprehensive, web-based COVID-19 resource library that houses dozens of fact sheets, social media messages, videos, radio scripts, and podcasts for use by Native American communities. The materials cover topics ranging from mental health, testing, vaccines, family well-being, to supportive isolation. Linked below are examples of newly posted resources. COVID-19...
You're Invited to participate in Youth Thrive Alive Applied! [cssp.org]
Would you like an opportunity to process ideas and share reactions to the Youth Thrive Alive! Forum: The Struggle is Real: Finding Healing During Difficult Times? That event will take place on March 4, 2021 from 1PM - 2:15PM ET and will feature Dr. Shawn Ginwright , one of the nation’s leading innovators on healing for youth, along with Kendall Cook , young leader and activist, and Anna Gennari , Deputy Director of Foster Youth in Action. They will discuss the mental health needs of young...
The Invisible Wounds of Psycho-Emotional Child Abuse - Part One
Ever wonder if you were were the victim of actual psychological / emotional abuse versus ‘sub-par parenting’ as a child? Many people have no idea that they grew up in abusive, ‘toxic’, and/or dysfunctional environments. Some therapists may miss the signs as well…
Join Us At EmpowerSurvivors!
Are you a survivor of childhood sexual abuse? Are you new to the healing journey? Are you looking for a safe space to learn, be supported, and grow? Whether you are new to healing, have been on the healing journey for a while, or just need that added support that comes from being with other survivors we are here for you. The EmpowerSurvivors nonprofit is owned and operated by those with lived experience that support survivors of childhood sexual abuse through individual mentorship support,...
Webinar: Treating the Entire Traumatized Family
Gain confidence to work with the most difficult cases. Learn tips to unstick traumatized families and couples including engaging the extended family and create playbooks as a roadmap to heal families through permanent change. In this webinar, Dr. Scott Sells will share how to get started in the FST | Family Systems Trauma model.
Study: Black Caregivers Involved in Child Welfare System Get Less Depression Treatment
Black caregivers involved in the child welfare system get the least amount of depression treatment, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics.
Black HIS-Story Week Begins Today [grscan.com]
Black HIS-Story Week begins today! There are so many amazing events to tune into each day this week. We've shared a few below. Be sure to check out the full schedule of events on the Black HIS-Story Week website ! Watch this event, featuring individuals from across Virginia, on SCAN’s Facebook page ! Self Care: Healing Racist Wounds Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. Beyond the obvious effects of racism is an underlying reality — people affected by the stress of racism show signs of...
Youth Advocates are Speaking Out to Reimagine our Mental Health System
Dear Friends and Allies, This is a moment for transformation led by youth advocates—those with lived experience—to reimagine a mental health system centered on equity and justice. While concerns remain with the state's proposals on both Telehealth and CalAIM, there are some hopeful signs of reform on the horizon including: $700 million proposed in the Governor’s budget to support student mental health in schools. The updated CalAIM proposal which advocates for the removal of a diagnosis for...
National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence [futureswithoutviolence.org]
Registration is Now Open! Please join us for the 2021 virtual National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence (NCHDV)! Futures Without Violence is putting together an engaging virtual experience featuring 250+ speakers from across the country in the fields of health and anti-violence; 5 keynote and plenary conversations with visionaries such as Tarana Burke, Beth Richie, Joia Crear-Perry, Amita Swadhin, and more! Other conference events will include: a virtual poster hall of 180+...
New Data Category on COVID-19 Pandemic [kidsdata.org]
From Kidsdata, February 23, 2021 Kidsdata introduces a new category to our site, COVID-19 Pandemic . The category features data that describe child and family well-being in California during the pandemic. We will regularly release new data over the coming weeks. Click on the hyperlinked text below to access data that are currently available. As the pandemic unfolds, caregivers reflect on: Education, Health Care, and Social Activities Supportive Services Positive Childhood Experiences...
Debate: Racism Requires Race-Specific Solutions VS DEI Has Too Much Power
We are still debating if diversity, equity, inclusion is necessary and struggling to include anti-racism as a standard component of the work. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism (DEIA) committees have an important role to play in trauma-informed care. Following the social unrest of 2020, organizations issued passionate statements about the evil of anti-Black racism and committed to amplifying diversity and fighting racism. A lot of this was lip service—corporations doing symbolic...