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The world feels chaotic. We are seeing policies shift overnight, communities struggling, and feeling the weight of uncertainty at work and with the people we serve. It’s easy to feel powerless. Some of us are going through the motions—just trying to get through the day. Others are shutting down, overwhelmed by the enormity of what’s happening around them. (That’s okay! That means you need time to rest). And then there are those of us who ask: “What can I do?” The answer? You can lead. In...

Coming together to strengthen collaboration and center prevention work in community-based approaches driven by the voices of community leaders, Tribes, and caregivers/youth with lived expertise. Click here to register, 2025 Statewide Collaborative Prevention Convening Registration . Dr. Diana Ramos, Office of Surgeon General, is the keynote on February 26th. Dr. Robert Sege, Director, Healthy Outcomes for Positive Experiences (HOPE) is the keynote on February 27th. The registration flyer is...

After a difficult childhood, many effective strategies can facilitate recovery and elevate mood and brain health.

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...

Although the challenges can be greater for survivors of ACEs, developing emotional intelligence is vital for successful, satisfying living. Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness and understanding eight key principles.

If perfectionism is the enemy of good, compassionate, flexible striving for excellence may be the wiser approach.

To read more of Dr. Glenn Schiraldi's article, please click here, Breaking the Cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences | Psychology Today . Image: Source Key points Effective parenting is a learned skill. Those who didn't see effective parenting modeled at home can nevertheless become very effective parents. The consistent application of effective parenting practices promotes healthy adjustment in children. Congratulations! You’ve worked hard to heal the inner wounds from childhood adversity...

A person does skateboard tricks in Los Angeles. A new study says “disconnected youth” are being left behind. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Reuters By Felicia Mello, Cal Matters, May 13, 2024 A new analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California finds the state’s economy is leaving a significant share of young people behind . More than 1 in 10 Californians between the ages of 16 and 24 were not in school, working, or looking for a job in 2022, the Institute found. That’s lower...

To read more of Echo's blog post, please click here; Trauma-Informed Journalism . The power dynamic between journalist and trauma survivor is inherently unequal. Unlike survivors, journalists know and control the reporting process. They ask the questions, choose the quotes, and frame the story—often without any input from the survivor. Power and control (“agency”) are taken from the survivor during the traumatic experience; therefore, trauma experts agree, restoring agency is essential for...

To read more of the Times Editorial Board's opinion, please click here, Editorial: Palm Springs brutally displaced hundreds. They're finally getting a measure of justice Image source: Jason Armond | Los Angeles Times They were children when their families’ Palm Springs homes were bulldozed and burned as part of the systematic destruction of a community. Now they're in their 60s or older, and their loss is finally being acknowledged. The mostly Black and Latino families affected had found a...