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Message from our CEO, Ingrid Cockhren: Looking Forward to the NEW Year!

Click here to make your donation today. Happy New Year! You may have already noticed some changes as we enter 2024. Please give us grace as we navigate the challenges these first few months will bring. Updates to come! Despite funding deficits and staff reductions, our work for the New Year is just kicking off and we have ambitious plans for 2024. PACEs Connection recognizes the impact of a wide variety of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in shaping adult behavior and health, and that...

PACEs Research Corner — January, 2024

[Editor's note: Dr. Harise Stein at Stanford University edits a web site — abuseresearch.info — that focuses on the effects of abuse, and includes research articles on PACEs. Every month, she posts the summaries of the abstracts and links to research articles that address only ACEs, PCEs and PACEs. Thank you, Harise!] Child Abuse Raz M, Gupta-Kagan J, Asnes AG. Using Child Abuse Specialists to Reduce Unnecessary Child Protective Services Reports and Investigations. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 Dec...

Extreme Heat Affects Early Childhood Development and Health [developingchild.harvard.edu]

Personal experience, common sense, and science confirm that temperatures are rising globally. Heat waves are occurring with greater frequency and lasting longer than ever before. According to the World Meteorological Organization , 2023 is believed to have been the hottest year on record. Humans have successfully adapted to a wide range of climates, but there are limits to our tolerance and climatic conditions beyond which our bodies cannot cool themselves sufficiently. While the dangers of...

New Transforming Trauma Episode 123: A Pathway to Peace in the Fight Against Oppression and Religious Trauma with Yasmine Mohammed

Candid conversations about religious trauma can feel uncomfortable, disloyal and even risky. However, human rights campaigner Yasmine Mohammed says now is the time to openly discuss the extremist nature of some religions and the trauma they cause for individuals, families, communities and nations. Cutting through religious and cultural identifications is extremely challenging - and even potentially life-threatening - but Yasmine says that humanistic support can be an antidote to ongoing...

ACE True Healing Conference

I just wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming event which is going to be AMAZING! The Santa Clara County chapter of the California Academy of Family Physicians is hosting an ACE Healing Conference on April 20, 2024 in San Jose. We are going to be looking outside of the box for ways doctors can partner with the city government, houses of worship, recovery communities, coaches, and more to create resilient communities which both prevent and treat ACE-related trauma. We are using the PCE...

New Transforming Trauma BONUS Episode 122: Reflections for the New Year on Connection and Continued Growth for The NARM Training Institute with Faculty Members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black

It's that time of year again! On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth welcomes esteemed NARM faculty members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black to reflect on developments within the NARM training community in 2023 and offer insight into their vision for the year ahead. It's a joyful and self-aware discussion, offering a transparent assessment of the program's challenges while celebrating its hard-earned successes. "For me, the highlight of this year was the Level 3...

Model Minority Myth

The Model Minority Myth is a model that stems from various false beliefs about the Asian American culture. This term debunks the fact that Asian Americans are the thriving force within America culture, both in society and the workforce. These stereotypes coincide with the belief that Asian Americans are “the smartest” culture in industries of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The terms reveal that this culture is the leading force, and trumps other cultures. It is a...

Help us spread positive childhood experiences in the New Year [positiveexperience.org/blog]

By Laura Gallant, 1/8/23, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ The HOPE National Resource Center (NRC) is excited to ring in the New Year! In 2024, we have many upcoming events, trainings, and new opportunities. Over the last year the HOPE NRC has worked hard to create new programs and update existing ones. Our programs and events do not teach a rigid program, they are designed to be applied to many sectors, communities, organizations, practitioners, and families. The HOPE framework is meant...

Returning Children to School Following the Holiday Season

Some may recall the struggle of getting adjusted to the busy schedule of being a parent and returning your child back to school following the holiday season. I have completed a review that will allow both children and families to have a much more successful transition back into the workplace and classroom setting. Here are a few tips that will make the transition more smoother. 1. Ensure to keep a consistent bedtime schedule. While this may be difficult, it is important to stick as close as...

Empowering Children with Resilience: Overcoming Adversity and Emerging Stronger After the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the holiday season comes to a close and life has returned to its pre-pandemic state, it's easy to forget our struggles during the COVID-19 outbreak. Looking back, it's fascinating to think about how we managed to stay indoors for such an extensive period. Although things seem to be back to normal, the lasting impact, particularly on children, remains evident. The loss of parents and caregivers has become a significant concern, with over 229,000 children losing one or both parents, 252,000...

Adopting Trauma-Informed Care in Rural Communities: Lessons from a Community Behavioral Health Partnership in Pennsylvania

Join this upcoming Better Care Playbook webinar, 1/23, 2 – 3:15 pm ET, to learn how a group of counties in rural Pennsylvania is applying trauma-informed care to better serve Medicaid members in 24 counties. The nearly decade-long collaboration across rural primary care and behavioral health care providers focuses on preventing re-traumatization, increasing patient engagement, and reducing unnecessary health care utilization for people with trauma histories. The webinar will explore lessons...

Mitigating Intergenerational Dysfunction Legacy Through Knowledge and Awareness

“ The way a society functions is a reflection of the childrearing practices of that society. Today we reap what we have sown. Despite the well-documented critical nature of early life experiences, we dedicate few resources to this time of life. We do not educate our children about child development, parenting, or the impact of neglect and trauma on children.” — Dr. Bruce D. Perry , Ph.D. & Dr. John Marcellus “It has been said that if child abuse and neglect were to disappear today, the...

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