April 2020

ACEs Connection Hawai'i Hawai'i is a place of natural beauty, multicultural heritages and practicing cultural arts that provides wellness and healing. However, cultural, historical & generational trauma has lead to an imbalance in our ahupua'a or ecosystem. Join us as we educate, empower & celebrate wellness and resilience building in our communities using trauma and culture aware strategies. Mahalo Community Manager: @Daniel Goya Northeast Region Hawaii Carey's

Hi, I am Kristin Beasley (Dr. B) and have a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Parent-Child Mental Health (PIMH) and a strong emphasis on Neuropsychology. I am a Professional Keynote Speaker, a Certified iPEC Coach, and an Organizational Trainer. As we face this unprecedented crisis, building community is more important than ever. We are isolated but we are not alone. We must tap into our resilient selves more than ever. Join my FB Live daily, yes, daily at 10AM PST as we...

During these uncertain times, we feel grateful to be able to continue our work to uplift the needs of children and families. Because of your advocacy, we were able to obtain a number of successes during the 2020 General Assembly Session. The included webinar highlights many of these successes. Some will move forward as anticipated while others will be put on "pause." COVID-19 presents additional opportunities to identify the needs of VA's children and continue advocacy as Congress and the...

The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27th to create a $2 trillion economic stimulus efforts for business, health care, communities, and families. Implementing the CARES Act will provide direct relief to some families and businesses. And it will require a number of policy choices by state and local leaders to determine how funds will be used in communities and which of the many pressing needs will be met. Learn more about what is included in the CARES Act to prepare to speak up for the...

Donation based, online - Yoga Life Skills and Teacher Training (YTT200) - starting April 20, 2020 Skills and wisdom for creating the best possible experience of life. More information and registration at www.12sparrows.com www.facebook.com/events/514182329234524/

I am an optimist, unapologetic, glass always full, sunshine and rainbows to-a-fault optimist. It annoys people. As my mind begins to clear a little for the first time since the true scope of this pandemic became clear to me, I have the headspace to write down the thoughts, musings, wonderings, and inspirations swirling in my head. That is what typically happens with my writing... an idea begins as a small whisper, something noodling the back of my mind, and then builds and builds until I...

Due to high demand we've added a 5th and final FREE Online ARTIC webinar Tuesday, April 21st, 3:00-4:00 pm EST Register today at this link The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) is hosting a FREE webinar for leaders in health, trauma, and trauma-informed care (TIC) to preview the new Online ARTIC, a cutting-edge online tool for measuring TIC. The Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC) Scale is one of the only validated measures of TIC. It measures professional and para-professional...

Teri Wellbrock is excited to announce over 38,000 viewers have joined The Healing Place Podcast Pandemic Self-Care Facebook LIVE Series: twenty-five inspirational and hope-infused conversations on self-care and other-care strategies to guide listeners in creating or maintaining a state of calm in their lives. Interviews will continue every weekday, throughout this global pandemic, and will be added to the Facebook LIVE video series.

Webinar: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN) Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 12:00PM-1:00PM EDT Presenter: Steven M. Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP Learning Objectives: Embrace the medical home as a system change concept Understand the influence adversity plays in shaping a child’s lifelong behavioral and physical well-being Utilize appropriate anticipatory guidance and prevention education at well-child visits Align families with supportive community resources Create an effective partnership...

Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: Perspectives on Hope & Resilience Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT “Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today.”- Robert Block, former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Join Shaina Groisberg, MD, Child Abuse pediatrician, and learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they impact the health of your pediatric patients, and...

The third week of the 6-week "Warriors of Hope" event will continue this Sunday night at 8 pm Central Time on "Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams" radio program. This 6-week event features six very special guests that will offer their insight on the power of HOPE in their lives and provide encouragement, wisdom and insight on the need for resilience in lives today. This week's guest is Roy Juarez, Jr.: *April 19th , Roy Juarez, Jr, author of "Homeless by Choice." Roy Juarez Jr.

By Kathryn Goetzke, Thrive Global, April 12, 2020 You might be surprised to know that there is an actual gene linked to Suicidal Behavior . And there are risk factors, just like heart disease or cancer. I have them all: previous suicide attempt family history of suicide (my father took his own life when I was nineteen) history of depression and anxiety childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences ( ACEs ) and major life events like job loss, divorce, move, etc. (I’ve had many, and they...