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Shame-based memories imprint primarily in the non-verbal right brain, largely beneath conscious awareness. When our usual attempts to cope with the inner turmoil of shame fail, mindfulness can help. Bringing the various aspects of a disturbing memory to awareness gives the brain a chance to change the memory.

Los Angeles Times, May 1, 2023 As California legislators prepared to pass a law providing victims of childhood sexual abuse a new window to file lawsuits, the bill’s chief backer recalls most of the resistance coming from entities with famously troubled histories: school districts, colleges and youth athletic groups, along with some of their insurance companies. Los Angeles County “just didn’t come up,” said former Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), who sponsored the Child...

‘Dumb and dangerous’: US sees surge in efforts to reduce child labor regulations Ten states have rolled back child labor laws, with a federal bill to allow teens to work in one of the most dangerous industries, THE GUARDIAN, May 1, 2023 T his March a bill was reintroduced in the US House and Senate that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work in certain mechanized operations in the logging industry under parental supervision. Timber industry groups have strongly backed the legislation. For...

It is with a happy heart that I post this great news! As of May 1, we’re spinning off ACEsTooHigh.com from PACEs Connection. The reason? It gives the organizations the flexibility each needs to grow as it should.

Over a decade ago I was introduced to Gary Craig's Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and watched a video of 6 Veterans with PTSD and their families undergoing treatment with EFT. By the end of one week, each Veteran has resolved between 50 and 100% of their symptoms. The first Veteran in the video was a Gulf War Veteran, Andy Hodnick, of Fairbanks, AK. In his first interview, you see him Tremoring, a classic fear response that is attempting to dissipate fear chemicals triggered by a dump of...

A week ago I spoke about my "Game of Resilience: Bridging the Gap at my alma Mater, Princeton University. I had been invited to attend a small gathering of two classes experiencing major reunions. One of the presentations at this conference discussed the major construction boom occurring on campus, given by the architect overseeing the construction. I asked 3 questions, and I thought the most important question was whether Princeton had considered the impacts of trauma and how design could...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Preventing early trauma to improve adult health 1 in 6 adults experienced four or more types of ACEs. At least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death are associated with ACEs. Preventing ACEs could reduce the number of adults with depression by as much as 44%. Discover the value of the ACE Study for you now, for parents, kids and adults with Dr. Brian Alman because he has been creating treatment solutions alongside of the ACE Study since it first began...

However, it is possible to reclaim one's sexuality after trauma and engage in healthy, fulfilling sexual relationships. The first step in allowing oneself to be a sexual being after trauma is to recognize that it is normal to experience challenges with sexual intimacy following a traumatic event. Trauma can disrupt one's sense of safety, trust, and connection with others, which can make it difficult to engage in intimate relationships. It is important to seek support from a qualified...

By Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , April 28, 2023 Among the most heartfelt goals and proudest achievements of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was the eradication of child labor. In 1933, in signing a textile industry code that outlawed the employment of children under 16 in sweatshops, FDR crowed that “after years of fruitless effort and discussion, this ancient atrocity went out in a day.” Conservatives and Republicans, who have tried for decades to undo such cornerstones of the New Deal...

HILD USA considers “child marriage” to be a form of “forced marriage,” as minors are legally incapable of providing consent. CHILD USA defines “child marriage” as a formal marriage or informal union where one or both parties is under the age of eighteen. Today, the global rates of child marriage are high. According to UNICEF, approximately twelve million girls — or one in five — across the world are married before their eighteenth birthday each year. In the United States, child marriage is a...

The Trauma Informed Health Care Education and Research (TIHCER) Collaborative presents, Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, and Dr. Lindy Grabbe, who will share their experiences in cultivating well-being in individuals and communities using the Community Resiliency Model (CRM). They will share the basic tenets of the Community Resiliency Model, which is based on cutting-edge neuroscience and teaches six wellness skills to restore the mind, body, and spirit to well-being during or after a stressful...

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, left, who survived being shot during a 2011 mass shooting, is assisted to the podium by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to speak to a large crowd demanding action on gun safety at the Michigan State Capitol on March 15, 2023 in Lansing Chris duMond—Getty Images By Philip Elliott, TIME, April 26, 2023 Gabby Giffords’ black SUV rolled through the security blockade and right to the southern entrance of the U.S. Capitol, to be greeted by a former colleague and a...