August 2019

By Loretta Ross, The New York Times, August 17, 2019 Today’s call-out culture is so seductive, I often have to resist the overwhelming temptation to clap back at people on social media who get on my nerves. Call-outs happen when people publicly shame each other online, at the office, in classrooms or anywhere humans have beef with one another. But I believe there are better ways of doing social justice work. Recently, someone lied about me on social media and I decided not to reply. “Never...

Take care of a patient who is nearing their death can prove to be quite challenging. There are certain diseases that can happen at any age. Therefore, reducing the lifespan of the patient. This can greatly disturb the quality of life of not only the patient but their family as well. This is where hospice care comes into the picture. It aims to provide comfort to the patient and their family during this taxing time. In this post, we have discussed some of the important facts about hospice...

By The New York Times - Sunday, August 18, 2019 - The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are. [Please click here to read more]

USS Coucal ASR8 1963 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii click here . Most folks know that writing has been a critical source of healing for me. I started writing this blog in April 2011 on the encouragement of my dear friend and best buddy Byron Lewis. Byron passed away in October 2018 after a long battle with cancer. I miss Byron everyday, but he still taps me on the shoulder to help me get back on the right track. Byron encouraged me to keep writing before he passed. I honor my ol’ surf dude pal, Byron,...

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Resources on Culture and Trauma were developed by the NCTSN. [ Please click here to go to the site .]

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By The Spokesman-Review, August 15, 2019 When classes start at Logan Elementary later this month, teachers and staff will have just completed new training designed to teach them how to support students affected by adverse childhood experiences thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Hagan Foundation. “They fully funded the entire program,” said Logan Principal Brent Perdue. The new training is the next step in years of studying the problem of childhood trauma and how it affects learning, Perdue...

By Dino Flammia, New Jersey 101.5, August 14, 2019 New Jersey isn't as knowledgeable as it could be on the lasting health and well-being effects of stressful or traumatic childhood events experienced by children in the state, according to a new report. But statistics suggest hundreds of thousands of New Jersey children have dealt with one of these events, or more than one, at some point in their lives. "What is missing in New Jersey is a comprehensive look at this, at how we can maximize...

By Veronica Borgonovi, FSG, August 2019 As corporate leaders pledge their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, they need a way to fulfill their promises. Designed for CEOs and corporate executives, this primer offers practical tools and examples to help companies transform pledges into action. Business leaders face a growing pressure to address societal issues as part of core business practices. To maximize success, we recommend that they pursue 3 actions: Understand history and...

Link to event details for Resilience screening happening in Toronto, Canada August 24th!

It’s that time of the year when students, parents and school staff prepare to return to the classroom. Students look for new outfits to wear on the first day of school while parents check off a supply list. Recently at Cleveland County Schools, teacher assistants had an opportunity to prepare for students by learning more about the impact of trauma on the brain. Jasmine Cain, Benchmarks’ PFE Project Manager, explained the different types of trauma and how behaviors exhibited by students are...

By Erica Pandey, Axios, August 18, 2019 "White privilege" has become a common phrase in Americans' conversations about race — and that's unsettling many white Americans because they think it undervalues their struggles or questions the legitimacy of their successes. Why it matters: The term is a new weapon — and fault line — in American culture and politics. It’s one of a growing list of phrases different sides view very differently. The big picture: The dynamics of "white privilege" were...