April 2024

Trauma treatment is difficult even on our best day and relapse is normal. Without troubleshooting resources, we risk setting up our traumatized families for failure again and again. I hope you will join us at the Family Trauma Institute for this month's free webinar to learn how to sustain change in family systems. DATE: April 10, 2024 TIME: 12:00 PM to 1 :00 PM EDT FREE REGISTRATION: Click here. Register to watch live and receive the link to watch on-demand. Scott P. Sells, Ph.D., MSW,...

By Laura Gallant, 4/8/24, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ This new Four Building Blocks of HOPE resource was developed in partnership with and tailored specifically for caregivers who have experienced or are still experiencing incarceration. In recognition of the unique challenges faced by this community, this fact sheet offers practical strategies on how to access the Four Building Blocks of HOPE for families impacted by incarceration. From fostering relationships to creating nurturing...

Resilience is the art of giving thanks when less is more. It is seeing expectancy, when there seems like no end. It is simply staying true to what matters most; faith, respect, dignity, and persistence. Resilience is often displayed daily. Whether we have a small or large task to achieve. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel. What will allow one to have the greatest hope and resiliency in any situation is to remain grounded. Never forget the solid principles that allowed you to navigate...

It’s officially tax season and The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division at the California Department of Public Health developed a social media toolkit to increase awareness of the California Earned Income Tax Credits. These tax credits are an economic and public health intervention that are shown to significantly improve health outcomes in five years or less . Please share this information with community partners, participants, and anyone else who may benefit from this...

“Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Data Report: California Health Information Survey (CHIS), 2021.” 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 project. The purpose of this resource is to report statewide prevalence of ACEs,...

By Laura Gallant 4/1/24, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ This year, the HOPE National Resource Center hosted its Annual Week of HOPE from March 18-22, 2024. During the Week of HOPE, we hosted events and shared new resources that honor and promote the widespread use of positive childhood experiences including: Anti-racism training and a new model The first-ever HOPE Awards ceremony, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sneak preview of HOPE’s upcoming children’s book,...

Your organization can stlll sign up as a contributing partner for the #WeHealUS May Mental Health & Trauma Awareness campaign! All past and new partners can register on our website: https://www.wehealus.org/contributing-partner-sign-up Join us at our informational partner meetings where we discuss opportunities and collab with other networks! Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 2nd at 11 AM CT. Click the link here to register: ...

By Daniel Choi, 3/27/24, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ Last week, the HOPE National Resource Center (NRC) wrapped up its Fourth Annual HOPE Summit – the HOPE Transformation. We had over 400 attendees from around the United States and the world including Australia, Chile, and the Netherlands. We deeply appreciate everyone’s support and shared passion for creating a healthier and happier world for all children and families through the HOPE framework and positive childhood experiences...