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Kathy Szafran knew that some of her adolescent clients kept falling through the cracks. She just didn’t understand why. For 10 years, as director of the residential program for Crittenton Services in West Virginia, the state’s only residential program for teenaged girls who are pregnant or parenting, Szafran puzzled over why the usual approaches—cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, medication, color-coded systems for behavioral change—didn’t work for everyone. “We always knew we lost...

Father Paul Abernathy speaking to SRQ Strong in Sarasota County, FL in February 2020 “There's been too much that's too unjust for too long—this vaccine gives us an opportunity to begin to have those conversations on a more serious level,” said Father Paul Abernathy in an interview for NPR 's On the Media. As the first COVID vaccine is administered in the U.S. on December 15, questions remain who will be vaccinated after healthcare workers and the elderly in living in congregate settings.

From Grantmakers in Health, December 2020 Health funders have identified trauma as an emerging issue of significant interest for continued learning and networking. To better understand how philanthropic organizations are supporting work related to trauma and resilience, GIH surveyed its Funding Partners in February 2020. The survey results have been compiled into a summary infographic that details primary focus areas, key strategies, and challenges and opportunities in the field. *Original...

I had the opportunity to watch this video that featured Nadine Burke Harris. Check it out by clicking the link below. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/childhood-trauma-impacts-millions-of-americans-and-its-having-devastating-consequences

It’s an enormous understatement to say that healthcare workers today are suffering. Every day, you hear interviews with nurses, physicians, social workers, and others in healthcare saying they’re pushed to the breaking point and beyond. But, by using skills taught in the Community Resiliency Mode l (CRM), even people under severe stress can weather the onslaught, do their work, and get along with colleagues. CRM is an evidence-based training program that’s being used by millions of people in...

By Cat Wise and Jaywon Choe, PBS NewsHour, December 14, 2020 Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports as part of our series, “Invisible Scars: America’s Childhood Trauma Crisis." Cat Wise: This hotel room in Oakland,...

By Yon Pomrenze and Bianna Golodryga, CNN, December 9, 2020 There was no way Rachel Hodge could do it all. The single mother of two daughters is very driven: She works full time at a hospital and is studying for a bachelor's in social work to further her career. With no family close by, she cares for her two girls, ages 5 and 11, alone, paying the bills, cooking the meals, doing the laundry. And she's fine with that. "You have to push yourself ... if you want to be able to get where you want...

By Karen D'Souza, EdSource, December 14, 2020 California became the first state in the nation to offer parents Paid Family Leave in 2014. Now, more than a quarter million parents use this lifeline to take care of their newborn babies every year. Low-income parents, however, are often the least likely to take advantage of paid leave, research shows. California’s new Master Plan for Early Learning and Care is a 10-year blueprint for gradually reforming early childhood and education at a cost...

By Craig Knutson and Linda Manaugh, The Oklahoman, December 13, 2020 Three years ago, the Potts Family Foundation began a journey like nothing we had pursued before. We purchased a license to show the documentary "Resilience — The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope." The film defines adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, and explains the impact on the human brain, especially in early childhood. Since October 2017, we have shown the film 204 times to more than 13,000...

Award-Winning Musician and Advocate, Michael Skinner - Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEVZG4-81ZM Welcome to the Ms. Texas Show where we showcase life in Texas and highlight Amazing survivors of traumatic events, family violence, sex trafficking, sexual abuse and Community Leaders to share community resources. Today's guest is Michael Skinner, award-winning advocate, educator, writer and critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, addressing...

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B talks about stress. She explains the differences between healthy and toxic stress and the neuroscience behind it. Dr. B also shares how moods play a role in temperament and provides tips on how to stay on the sunny side. Listen to why relationships with people you trust are a key to resilience. “Breath is a cleanser and a disperser of energy and anxiety and trauma, so we need to embrace it and use it to our advantage.” - Dr. B Wear a mask and...

n the midst of the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism, people are increasingly engaging in conversations around racial equity.