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By Marcel Marchetti (Mental Health Europe), Image: AlexLinch/iStock , January 23, 2025 Growing up in precarity is hard, especially when the adults around you face their own mental health challenges. Let’s Talk about Children is a short, evidence-based, and child-centred psychosocial intervention to break the cycle of mental health problems, particularly among children in vulnerable situations. Marcel Marchetti, from Mental Health Europe, shares how it’s working in Europe today Mental health...

Omni Family Institute (OFI) will be launching its first annual summit in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 5, 2025. The summit theme, “ Cultivating Growth: Transforming Communities Together " aims to engage a national audience focused on improving foster care systems. Attendees will discuss and recognize how communities are beginning to implement evidence-based practices to reduce children entering foster care by building trauma-informed resilient communities. This event is designed for...

The latest Surviving Spirit Newsletter - Hope, Healing & Help for Trauma, Abuse & Mental Health is out - It can be read online via this & you can also subscribe - http://ml.survivingspirit.com/dada/mail.cgi/archive/newsletter/20250122211203/ or this - https://newsletters.survivingspirit.com/pdfs/2025-01-The_Surviving_Spirit_Newsletter_January_2025.pdf Hi Folks, Welcome to 2025!! I hope this year is a time of peace and joy for you. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking...

Resilient school leaders recognize that training all school personnel maximizes opportunities for mitigating the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences while providing supports in and out of the classroom. Learn about one school district’s journey to expand trauma-informed practices and strengthen positive school cultures, while taking steps to implement restorative practices school-wide. Principals will spotlight exciting academic gains and provide examples of student and faculty...

Transitioning from addiction treatment to independent living requires structured support. A halfway house near me offers that bridge, blending accountability and independence. Whether you’re searching for resources in your area or considering options like Haven House , understanding halfway homes is crucial for long-term success in recovery. What Is a Halfway House? A halfway house, often called a sober living home, provides a drug-free environment for individuals in recovery. These homes...

Shame is common to the human condition but ACEs heighten shame in many harmful ways. Denying shame prevents us from healing it. The solution lies in bringing shame out into the light of day and making it an ally.

Check out the podcast here . Dana Brown, our Community Organizer, Trauma-Resilient Professional, TREC Pioneer, and PACEs Science Statewide Facilitator, was recently featured on the It's Wellness Time podcast. During her conversation with Nathan Ball from the Southern Indian Health Council, Dana discussed numerous transformative systems changes emerging across the nation. By integrating equity-focused services and healing-centered practices into public health models, she sheds light on...

Hello everyone! My name is Kyrin Baklund, and I am a doctoral student at Northwest University, located in Kirkland, Washington. I am looking for participants to be a part of my study on the topic of ACEs and leadership. To meet the criteria for my study, you must be at least 18 years old, located in the Pacific Northwest, and currently be in a leadership position, holding the title of supervisor, chair, manager, dean, director, CEO, provost, or president. The purpose of the study is to...

We are pleased to inform you that the On-Demand recording of our recent AHC Gathering on January 15, with the Hot Topic "What is the impact of racism on the physical and mental health of my patients?", is now available. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan 20, 2025, please share widely with your communities. If you missed the event or would like to revisit any part of the discussions, you can now access the full recording at your convenience. Click Here to Watch Please feel free to...

In recent years, the term "trauma-informed" has gained significant traction across various sectors, from healthcare and education to social services and organizational development. But what exactly does it mean to be "trauma-informed," and why is it so important? Here is a high-level overview of Trauma-Informed Approaches (TIAs), their origins, guiding principles, and the transformative impact they can have on individuals and organizations. Understanding Trauma-Informed Approaches A...

The Digital Watch Feeding Schools in Kenya They wear it everywhere, some put it in the pocket, others hide it inside the school bags. Its has become another essential item to school, the digital watch loaded with lunch money. It presence assure learners of a hot lunch at school and every parent must ensure it is safe, well kept before their child leave for school. In mitigating negative impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences in learning, county governments in Kenya have rolled out a school...

There is a growing movement of health care providers prescribing social activities and community engagement to patients, not just pills. By Leif Hass, Greater Good Magazine, Image: screenshot from article , January 15, 2025 As a hospital-based physician, I almost always treat people with serious chronic health conditions. As a consequence of these conditions, they lose not just energy but also connection to much of what makes them feel alive. Such was the case with Mr. T., a 67-year-old man...