March 2019

In January 2019, the Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) released its Trauma-Informed Organizational Change Manual. The purpose of the manual is to guide organizations and systems in planning for, implementing and sustaining a trauma-informed organizational change. This manual provides a step-by-step guide with tools intended for anyone interested in implementing a trauma-informed approach. How to Use the Manual The manual begins with a conceptual overview of the different...

Hurricane Matthew made landfall on October 8, 2016, resulting in massive floods across eastern North Carolina. Princeville was one of the many towns devastated by the storm; flooding left 80% of the town underwater. Its location within the Tar River’s floodplain makes it particularly vulnerable to severe damage, and Matthew marked the seventh debilitating flood the town has experienced since 1919. Just a few months ago, town officials and residents braced themselves for yet another monster...

The chicken-and-egg expression refers to situations in which it is unknown what happened first. In trauma treatment, a critical "chicken-or-the-egg" decision occurs after the diagnostic assessment. Trauma therapists must choose to begin with stabilizing extreme symptoms or engaging in active trauma treatment. Join Dr. Sells for a free webinar to explore this treatment decision.

I very much enjoyed the opportunity to engage in a hope-filled conversation with Dr. Leslie Cole to discuss her work and philosophies in regards to opiate addiction and her hope-inspired book, Quit Pain Pills Without the Withdrawal. Thank you, Dr. Leslie, for sharing your personal story regarding your food addiction and your work helping others along their healing journey from addiction to triumph.

The ACEs Connection Member search function allows members to see who's in a particular zip code (exact), and within 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles of that zip code. Here's how it works: 1. Click on Members in the top navigation bar. 2. Click on Advanced Member Search in right navigation bar. 3. Click on Search By Geographical Data (Postal Code and Country). 4. Select a country, type in zip code, choose search diameter (exact, or within 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles), and choose List ...

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