Hello partners, members, and friends, It is with mixed emotions that I am sharing that PACEs Connection will be sunsetting all operations effective Friday, April 26. While it saddens me to see this chapter of PACEs work come to a close, this work is too important to end, and efforts are underway to identify a new home for PACEs to continue its work. At the same time, this presents an exciting opportunity for PACEs to reemerge stronger than ever. Although we intended a seamless transition,...

A special thank you to Lorilee Binstock for her publication and re-publication of my posts. In her online journal, Authentic Insider , she share a myriad of articles on trauma and its amelioration. Well worth perusing regularly. In her May issue, linked here, she shares an article I wrote (and illustrated) on trauma art and the many ways it leads to healing. I often do art when working with groups. See:...

Acevedo-Garcia, D., McArdle, N., Shafer, L., & Noelke, C. The State of Racial/Ethnic Equity in Children’s Neighborhood Opportunity: First Findings from the Child Opportunity Index 3.0. diversitydatakids.org and Brandeis University. https://www.diversitydatakids.org/research-library/state-racialethnic-equity-childrens-neighborhood-opportunity The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) has integrated the Child Opportunity Index into its Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS), a vast...

This exciting funding opportunity is designed to support trauma-informed training for state, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agencies. At Chefalo Consulting, we're passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to transform trauma into resilience through trauma-informed change. We love connecting our clients with funding opportunities to make this a reality. That's why we're thrilled to share an incredible grant opportunity: the OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Demonstration...

Time and willpower alone will not typically alter overwhelming, disturbing memories from childhood. Seven deadly thoughts can keep survivors of adverse childhood experiences from utilizing effective paths to healing. Disputing these thoughts can open one up to finally heal.

Research into positive childhood experiences (PCEs) shows how PCEs can mitigate the impact of adversity in childhood and promote healing and recovery. When collaborating with families, we have the opportunity to model, discuss and shine the light on PCEs. We will cover: · What are PCEs · The impact of PCEs · Strategies to promote PCEs using the social-ecological model >>Register Here<< This event is part of a series by Tend Collective , a trauma-informed care consultancy.

By Laura Gallant, 4/22/24, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ Environmental justice is a key movement to increasing access to positive childhood experiences through the Environment Building Block of HOPE. This movement was created by people of color to address inequities of environmental protection in their communities. Environmental justice advocates on a policy level to ensure full protection from unequal adverse effects from environmental impacts, such as climate change, and health...