I, like many others, have made a commitment to living healthier this year. I am resolved to find and eat a new fruit and vegetable each month, decrease my consumption of meat to a few times a week, and drink at least a half-gallon of water each day. I...
Years ago, while producing the hit TV series “The Shield,” Glen Mazzara noticed that two young female writers were quiet during story meetings. He pulled them aside and encouraged them to speak up more. Watch what happens...
Positive Youth Development, the idea that all young people need positive opportunities to thrive, underpins much of the work social service organizations do with youth and their families. Need to introduce new staff members to PYD, or provide a...
http://ocde.k12oms.org/1250-94...amp;utm_medium=email Recent research on child and adolescent brain development has strong implications for educators and health professionals, especially those working with youth who have experienced trauma....
Hey everyone, here is a report that I just received from a listserv in my MPH program. Seems very interesting! Given the impact of poverty and social inequality on health and health inequities, members of this list may be interested in a new report...
Hey there, in case anyone is interested in traveling to SoCal, or is already there, here's another great conference coming up. Annual Changing the Paradigm Conference - Developmental Trauma: Where Trauma Meets Attachment
Hey everyone, here's an interesting article I found that could apply to some of us if we ever encounter a professional set back (or a personal one, especially with Valentine's/Single Awareness Day right around the corner ). Thoughts on this? ...
Hey everyone, here is information about a great conference in San Francisco that might interest you. Let us know if you go! 7th International Together Against Stigma: Each Mind Matters Empowering Community Mental Health through Research, Practice,...
Hey everyone, here's a great article about leader traits that I think we can emulate as we grow in our professional careers. Which of these traits do you feel you have a great grasp on? Which do you want to develop? What traits are missing from this...
When you work with young people and families in crisis, it’s easy to focus on their immediate needs instead of how you're contributing to your program's larger goals. Daily to-do lists, phone calls and paperwork can shift your thoughts even...
Hey everyone! I just wanted to share a recent experience I had as a young professional working to spread awareness of ACEs, trauma and resiliency. Along with being a Community Manager for ACEsConnection.com, I also work for housing at San Francisco...
Good morning, everyone! As we group our group, I just wanted to share some awesome activities that people in Bay Area are taking on to address social inequity and which, undoubtedly, build resiliency. The Bay Area Inspire Awards are a one-time...
Hello everyone! My name is Jesus and I am a new Community Manager here ACEs Connection. It just so happens that this is one of the groups that I get to work closest with and I wanted to say HAPPY HOLIDAYS before I go on winter break until early...
APF 2014 LIZETTE PETERSON-HOMER MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANT The Lizette Peterson-Homer Memorial Research Grant awards $5,000 for research on the prevention of injuries in children and adolescents through accidents, violence, abuse or suicide. ...
Who manages “Young Professionals in ACEs”? Jasmine Pettis: jasmine.pettis@gmail.com Jasmine is finishing up her Masters of Public Health at San Jose State University. Over the past two years, she has worked as a Program Coordinator and...