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Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around [rnz.co.nz]

Research suggests that an increased risk of obesity for those who have early traumatic experiences can be reduced through positive experiences. Photo: 123RF By Ladan Hashemi (The Conversation), Radio New Zealand (RNZ), Photo: from article , January 14, 2025 Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences. Childhood traumatic experiences are alarmingly common. Our...

Children do not fare well in NC’s political discussion. How we can change that. | Opinion [fayobserver.com]

Despite growing awareness of the prevalence and devasting impact of adverse childhood experiences, our society has yet to take action to address these issues. North Carolina can lead the way By Diana Fishbein and Maddy Jupina, Fayetteville Observer, January 12, 2025 As we step into 2025, it is imperative that we not let another year pass before addressing the ongoing challenges children face in North Carolina. Adverse childhood experiences — such as exposure to violence, parental addiction...

CTIPP's Free Advocacy Campaign Support for Trauma-Informed Legislation

(Originally posted at ctipp.org) By Laura Braden, CTIPP's Director of Communications At the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP), we believe that local voices can create big change. That’s why we’re excited to offer a new, free resource to help you advocate for trauma-informed legislation in your community and state. Using our new Quorum advocacy software , we’ll create an outreach campaign to connect with targeted legislators and policymakers (via emails, phone calls,...

Amplify the Movement: Building Sustainable Change in 2025

(Originally posted at ctipp.org) By Laura Braden, CTIPP's Director of Communications As we stand at the threshold of 2025, the movement for trauma-informed policy and practice faces an unprecedented opportunity. With new leadership taking office at every level of government – from City Councils to Congress – we have a unique moment to advance policies that can prevent trauma and foster healing in communities across America. And transformation requires more than just good timing. It demands...

Drastic Effects of Project 2025 policies on Human Services

From the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/federal-policy-debates-in-2025-carry-high-stakes Federal Policy Debates in 2025 Carry High Stakes Proposals in recent House Republican budget plans, the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, and past Trump Administration budgets call for massive disinvestment in a wide range of federally funded services and supports. If even some of these proposals are enacted, more families will struggle to pay their...

As He Concludes His Second Tenure, 21st U.S. Surgeon General Issues Parting Prescription for America

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Urges Americans to Recenter Their Lives Around Relationships, Service, and Purpose Washington, D.C. – January 7, 2025 — Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released his Parting Prescription for America - PDF , weaving together reflections on his personal and professional experiences having spent six of the last ten years as our nation’s Surgeon General. Throughout his service, the Surgeon General has sought to understand the root causes of pain...

Have you thought about whether the benefits outweigh the costs of DEI programs in higher education?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education: Drain or Asset? Over a year ago, the Supreme Court's Harvard decision deemed affirmative action unconstitutional , leading many universities to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Since April 2023, 86 anti-DEI legislative actions targeting high education have been introduced across 28 states. In response, some universities have renamed their DEI offices and adjusted policy language , avoiding terms like "diversity"...

My upbringing was so violent, I expected to be woken up with a punch. But we can end childhood trauma

Like most children who live through abuse and neglect, I always blamed myself – but here’s how I learnt to break the generational cycle The very worst thing that happened to us over the holidays was our toddler fathoming how to play Sia’s Santa is Coming for Us, on repeat. Excruciating pop aside, to be safe and warm and surrounded by love at home is a blessing we cherish. From Ukraine to Israel and Gaza and Sudan to Southport , the levels of violence against children in 2024 were harrowing.

The Flip Side of Organizational Resilience: The Anatomy of a Non-Resilient Organization

Every organization aims for resilience, yet being both steadfast and flexible is easier said than done. Here, we explore the characteristics, causes, and consequences of non-resilient organizations to better understand how flexibility, adaptability, and stability come together to create a thriving environment. Organizational resilience is the ability of a business or institution to adapt and thrive in the face of change, disruption, or adversity. It’s about surviving challenges and even...

The Murder of a CEO Won’t Fix America’s Broken Health Care System

The murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson is a horrifying and senseless act that will not fix the U.S. health care system. To address the roots of its dysfunction, we must examine how corporate priorities evolved to prioritize profits over the health and well-being of millions of Americans. America’s health care system is a stark example of the consequences of profit-driven policies. Since the 1970s, wealthy individuals and think tanks have promoted the idea that corporations...

Detaching with Love and Openheartedness

My teenagers' dark and surly moods, my husband's anxiety, my mother's rare show of displeasure, and my father's anger and frugality, all had great power to destroy my peace of mind. That's why years ago when I picked up a sheet of paper at a meeting entitled "Detaching with Love," it spoke to me. The balance between cutting off our connection to others so we aren't affected by them at all or being so affected by others that we lose ourselves to anxiety, irritability, and muscular tension is...

An invitation to endorse DECADE OF THE CHILD with the National Prevention Science Coalition.

We invite you to endorse DECADE OF THE CHILD with the National Prevention Science Coalition (NPSC). Please click here, Decade of the Child | NPSC , for the individual and organizational endorsement. Decades of scientific research have shown how to reduce child poverty and maltreatment, improve mental health, and afford children the opportunities they need to thrive. Yet, this knowledge has not been acted upon. As a result, rates of child depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues are...

Heal Trauma Merging Brain Science w/Indigenous & Alternative Medicine

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