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Global Resiliency Accelerator to Discussing Emerging Practices in Healthcare

Dr. Warren Larkin of the UK and Becky Haas from the US will be hosting the Global Resiliency Accelerator on Monday, November 13 from 12-2 p.m. EST. This session will focus on Trauma Informed Healthcare practices in both the UK and US. Presenters Include: Alistair Christie and Kelly Laycock from the UK and Sarah Seldon from the US. Alistair is the BLOSM Service Lead at the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trauma (CHFT). Since qualifying as a nurse in 2016, he has worked within the...

Parenting with ACEs; Healing Historical and Intergenerational Trauma on History. Culture. Trauma. Thursday at 1 p.m. PDT

Candice Valenzuela, whose 2022 podcast was among the most popular episodes last year, joins hosts Ingrid Cockhren, PACEs Connection CEO, and Mathew Portell, director of education and outreach, this Thursday at 1 p.m. PDT; 4 p.m. ET , to discuss the importance of healing intergenerational trauma. “How can parents ensure that generational issues do not continue to impact future generations?” is one of the questions to be addressed in this live episode. “This topic is especially important for...

Children Born in the Pandemic: Developmental and Family Challenges — How is Oklahoma Using ARPA Funds to Help?

While in many early reports it sounded as though babies born during the Pandemic would likely be affected by developmental delays , n ewer research shows mixed or fewer concerns. There is no denying, though, that for families having new babies, or adopting, or providing foster care for babies during the Pandemic, there were additional stresses. Join PACEs Connection for a free webinar October 19 from 12 p.m to 1:30 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. - 10:30 PT, to explore how leaders in one state, and two...

PACEs Connection Presents: Addressing the Epidemic of School Shootings Series

School shootings have had a devastating impact on communities worldwide. The psychological toll on students, teachers, and families is immense, leading to fear, trauma, and grief. These tragic events erode the sense of safety and security in educational institutions, hindering learning and academic performance. They also fuel debates on gun control, mental health, and the role of media. Preventing school shootings requires comprehensive strategies, including early intervention, improved...

PACEs Connection Launches Sustaining Resilient Communities Initiative!

Pilot is for DEIB professional development with Yolo County, California, Division of Health and Human Services As the first phase of PACEs Connection’s consulting engagement with Yolo County, California, draws to a close, CEO Ingrid Cockhren is announcing the launch of the organization's Sustaining Resilient Communities (SRC) initiative, expanding services to include consulting and professional development for counties, cities, corporations, and government agencies. “We’ve branched into a...

Join PACES Connections - Worldwide PACEs Movement Champions!

Join the Conversation! Are you looking to connect to others in the PACEs movement? PACEs Connection’s Growing Resilient Communities invites you to connect, collaborate, and learn about the remarkable work happening across the globe by joining the conversation in our private social media group, “Worldwide PACEs Movement Champions,” on Facebook! Do you want to share an event, success, or story? You may continue to utilize the PACEs Connection website; however, our group will provide a space to...

We're hiring: Development Director

Overview The science of P ositive and A dverse C hildhood E xperience s (PACEs) shows that childhood adversity is the root cause of the most prevalent and costly childhood/adult diseases, as well as most social, economic and mental health issues. PACEs Connection brings together resources to integrate trauma-informed and resilience-building practices in identifying and healing the impact of childhood adversity in families (abuse, bullying, addiction to alcohol or other drugs), communities...

New Resource: Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences Data Report: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS), 2015-2021: An Overview of Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences in California

“Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences Data Report: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS), 2015-2021: An Overview of Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences in California" is a new resource developed by the California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP) ’s , Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative and the All Children Thrive, California...

New Resource: Prevention Data Brief: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Among Teens in California, 2021

“Prevention Data Brief: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Among Teens in California, 2021” is a new resourced developed in partnership by the California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP) ’s, Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative ; and with input from the CDPH Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch ; and the California Tobacco Prevention...

Climate change took them to ‘dark places.’ Now these Californians are doing something about it [calmatters.org]

Maksim Batuyev is an environmental activist who runs climate cafes in Los Angeles. Sept. 27, 2023. Photo by Lauren Justice for Cal Matters By Shreya Agrawal, Cal Matters, October, 10, 2023 Maksim Batuyev’s college studies on the climate crisis left him feeling depressed. “I was questioning the sheer gravity of it all and how all of it is systemic. None of it has an easy solution,” he said. “That really started to bring me into some dark places.” During his senior year at Michigan State...

The Adverse Health Effects of Disaster-Related Trauma [bu.edu]

By Jillian McKoy, Image: from article, Boston University, January 3, 2023 [Editor's note: This article is from several months ago. However, due to the current climate, the concepts continue to be relevant.] Major natural disasters such as last month’s 6.4 magnitude California earthquake , tornados in Louisiana, and a “once-in-a-generation” multi-state winter storm caused major damage to homes across the US and disrupted daily lives. As experts predict these events will continue to increase...

How to Prevent Mental Illness in Victims of Trauma and Abuse [psychologytoday.com]

By Arash Emamzadeh, Photo: ikon/Pixabay, Psychology Today, Ocotber 6, 2023 Consider different groups of children who have experienced adversities, be it extreme poverty, a parent’s death, maltreatment, physical or sexual abuse , or bullying . If you were to predict which groups will develop a psychological disorder, would you rely on subjective self-reports ? Or on objective evidence , such as information obtained from multiple informants, crime records, and reports from child protection...

Using Trauma-Informed Design to Address Intergenerational Trauma Caused by Systemic Oppression in Segregated Communities [thefield.asla.org]

Graphics from a UC Denver studio project that applied trauma-informed design and universal design principles to Mestizo-Curtis Park in Five Points, Denver, a neighborhood historically characterized by redlining that continues to experience the ongoing impact of housing discrimination. / image: Charlotte Rose By Charlotte Rose, The Field, October 10, 2023 Segregated communities in various parts of the world have long been subjected to systemic oppression, resulting in enduring cycles of...

Supporting Indigenous Resilience & Knowledge through Culture-Based Programs & Policies [pathways-us.org]

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET The impact of historical trauma on Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities is widespread and ongoing. Each community has diverse and distinct histories, cultures, traditions, and strengths, but they face many shared challenges stemming from colonization. The response, as noted by many Native leaders, needs to be rooted in community and culture. Join Pathways to Resilience on October 17 at 3:00 pm ET to learn about Native...

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