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Community health worker Hawa Abraham in her office in the Bronx, N.Y. Sarah Stacke for STAT By Ambar Castillo, STAT, August 7, 2023 A nurse supervisor at Montefiore Comprehensive Health Care Center in the Bronx was delivering her start-of-shift updates and mantras — “Covid is not finished with us … clean, clean, clean!”— to the clinicians and administrative staff bunched up nearby. Hawa Abraham, not one or the other, stood among them. It was going to be another busy day at the clinic, with...

A father helps his son steady a firearm during the National Rifle Association's annual convention in May 2022, in Houston, Texas. (BRANDON BELL/GETTY IMAGES) By Jennifer Gerson, The 19th*, August 3, 2023 Young Americans who identify strongly with gun use and gun ownership often hold male supremacist beliefs and racial resentment. The young people who are most closely associated with guns are more likely to be White people who have worse symptoms of anxiety or depression, according to new...

In medical terminology, “evidenced-based” is a gold star endorsement awarded to recurrent standards of proof that arise from comparison studies of a specific treatment protocol or prevention. Is it possible to validate NARM’s efficacy using those same evidence-based standards? Should we? In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Salman Alawadi, a NARM practitioner and Ph.D. candidate in Research, Measurement, and Evaluation at the University of Miami, for a fascinating...

As American returns to school, “History. Culture. Trauma.” podcast hosts Ingrid Cockhren, PACEs Connection CEO, and Mathew Portell, director of communities, continue with their series of education-related, back-to-school podcasts. The second installment features an encore episode award-winning “relentless” school nurse, Robin Cogan , MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN. “In recent years, COVID-19, school shootings, affirmation of the identity of LGBTQ students, institutional racism, critical race...

To read more of L'Oréal Paris Inducts Ten Extraordinary Changemakers into Its Signature Philanthropic Initiative, Women of Worth (prnewswire.com) , please click this link. In its 18 th year, the program recognizes 10 women and their commitment to addressing the nation's biggest issues through their non-profit work NEW YORK , Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, #1 global beauty brand L'Oréal Paris USA announces its 2023 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth, recognizing the charitable achievements of...

As we embark on a journey called life, we must remember the importance of true and honest relationships, whether intimate, professional, or platonic. Building healthy relationships is of great importance in each of our lives. I hope the relationships you build help to propel your existence toward success, happiness, and godliness. I have provided a document that shows several stages of Healthy Relationships. Their are seven aspects to a successful relationship. 1. Respect (Creating a space...

[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!! — Rafael Maravilla] Child Abuse Andrzejewski T, DeLucia EA, Semones O, et al. Adverse Childhood Experiences in Autistic Children and Their Caregivers: Examining...

Foster care is a crucial system designed to provide temporary homes and care for children who are unable to live with their biological families. While foster care aims to offer stability and support, the experience can be emotionally complex for children. One emotion that often plagues foster children is guilt. Guilt can arise from a range of circumstances and can significantly impact a child's emotional well-being and overall development. This article delves into the various sources of...

Coping skills and stress management are essential for parents as they face unique challenges and responsibilities. Here are some coping strategies and a brief history of stress management techniques that can be helpful: Self-Care: Parents should prioritize self-care to maintain their well-being. This includes getting enough sleep, eating healthily, exercising regularly, and taking breaks when needed. Don’t underestimate the impact of taking a few minutes to yourself. Taking care of your...

Our speaker for the August PACEs Connection Cooperative of Communities meeting will share ways of building community connections we may not have thought of before – starting with trust in the earliest and most important relationships – as well as some challenging news, exciting resources, and timely inspiration. Cooperative of Communities members and members of their communities are invited to join us tomorrow, August 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. PT, Noon CT, and 1 p.m. ET when we welcome Deborah...

Last November, a government study estimated that nearly 1.5 million people in Japan were living as recluses CREDIT: Eri Miura/Getty By Nikola Smith, The Telegraph, July 31, 2023 For seven years in the prime of his youth, Hiroki Takimoto barely emerged from a bedroom in his parents’ home, reading old books, playing video games and eating, as he tried to hide himself from the world. Now 42 and fully recovered from a syndrome known in Japan as ‘hikikomori’ – or ‘shut-ins’ – the professional...

By Mary Beth Miotto and Robin Cogan, Photo: Unsplash, New England Journal of Medicine, July 6, 2023 “I was working in my preschool health office when the loudspeaker came on, but this time, it was not the voice of the school principal, it was the sound of gunshots. I had no students in my office, so I locked the door, covered the glass, closed the blinds, and hid in the corner. I had no idea if this was an unannounced lockdown drill or an active shooter in our building. In the end, it was a...