October 2023

“Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences Data Report: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS), 2015-2021: An Overview of Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences in California" is a new resource developed by the California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP) ’s , Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative and the All Children Thrive, California...

Music Monday - Jolene performance by Michelle Skinner & Michael Skinner Music has been a healing balm for my daughter and myself in helping to heal our respective traumas of life. And it's Fun!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdlXxTdQYs

“Prevention Data Brief: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Among Teens in California, 2021” is a new resourced developed in partnership by the California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP) ’s, Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative ; and with input from the CDPH Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch ; and the California Tobacco Prevention...

Maksim Batuyev is an environmental activist who runs climate cafes in Los Angeles. Sept. 27, 2023. Photo by Lauren Justice for Cal Matters By Shreya Agrawal, Cal Matters, October, 10, 2023 Maksim Batuyev’s college studies on the climate crisis left him feeling depressed. “I was questioning the sheer gravity of it all and how all of it is systemic. None of it has an easy solution,” he said. “That really started to bring me into some dark places.” During his senior year at Michigan State...

By Jillian McKoy, Image: from article, Boston University, January 3, 2023 [Editor's note: This article is from several months ago. However, due to the current climate, the concepts continue to be relevant.] Major natural disasters such as last month’s 6.4 magnitude California earthquake , tornados in Louisiana, and a “once-in-a-generation” multi-state winter storm caused major damage to homes across the US and disrupted daily lives. As experts predict these events will continue to increase...

By Arash Emamzadeh, Photo: ikon/Pixabay, Psychology Today, Ocotber 6, 2023 Consider different groups of children who have experienced adversities, be it extreme poverty, a parent’s death, maltreatment, physical or sexual abuse , or bullying . If you were to predict which groups will develop a psychological disorder, would you rely on subjective self-reports ? Or on objective evidence , such as information obtained from multiple informants, crime records, and reports from child protection...

Graphics from a UC Denver studio project that applied trauma-informed design and universal design principles to Mestizo-Curtis Park in Five Points, Denver, a neighborhood historically characterized by redlining that continues to experience the ongoing impact of housing discrimination. / image: Charlotte Rose By Charlotte Rose, The Field, October 10, 2023 Segregated communities in various parts of the world have long been subjected to systemic oppression, resulting in enduring cycles of...

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET The impact of historical trauma on Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities is widespread and ongoing. Each community has diverse and distinct histories, cultures, traditions, and strengths, but they face many shared challenges stemming from colonization. The response, as noted by many Native leaders, needs to be rooted in community and culture. Join Pathways to Resilience on October 17 at 3:00 pm ET to learn about Native...

Program Coordinator – Trauma-Informed Care The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) of Klingberg Family Centers is seeking a highly skilled trainer/consultant/coach who will add value to our team and organizational clients. Join a collaborative team that promotes professional development and success through thoughtful onboarding, mentoring, supervision, and work-life balance. The position may be remote, in-person, or hybrid. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/g6KNQjGY

By Laura Gallant, 10/13/23, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal of this month is to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Bullying affects both the person who is experiencing the bullying and those who are engaging in bullying behavior . It can block access to the Four Building Blocks of HOPE . The Special Olympics shares that 20% of children from 12-18 experience bullying, and children with disabilities are...

Insomnia is relatively common in several individuals within the United States of America. The disorder is known to cause individuals lack of quality sleep practices, resulting in paramount health concerns. According to Colombo (2023), the average individual should receive approximately 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. An individual with insomnia receives approximately one-third of the average amount of sleep per night (Colombo, 2023). There are several factors that contribute to deficiences...

Emotion has an enormous impact on imprinting memory in our brains. I had an experience when I was 6 years old that included emotion and I have the memory of it all of these many years later. It was a 6 year old birthday sleepover party. There were 7 girls invited that lived near each other and played together most days. A girl new to the neighborhood was invited only due to the requirement of the birthday girl’s mother. I was also invited. I lived a block away but did play with these girls...