Tagged With "Benevolent Childhood Experiences"

Christina Bethell, Ph.D, MBA, MPH, founder of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI), principal author of the groundbreaking study on positive childhood experiences, and creator of the free Well Visit Planner, among other innovations. Two internationally-respected leaders and innovators in complementary aspects of early relational health and childhood and maternal health equity recently launched a partnership they believe will benefit everyone from newborn babies and...

“YES!” was the response of Gaile Osborne, executive director of Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (FFANC), when asked for input on a new program to help foster and kinship care families learn how to support the brain development of young children. “I love these Brain Insights materials. How soon can we start?” said Osborne upon receiving the "The First 60 Days ” booklet on myths about newborns and their caregivers and the eight “ Neuro-Nurturing ” ringed books. The materials delivered...

The National Collaborative on Trauma-Informed Health Care, Education and Research (TIHCER) presents: Trauma-Informed Competency Set for Undergraduate Medical Education Trauma is nearly universal and a root cause of numerous health and social problems, including 6 of the 10 leading causes of death. Research has substantiated the profound impact of trauma on the brain and body - and why trauma training is critical to the education and practice of health professionals. Yet a critical lag...

The National Collaborative on Trauma-Informed Health Care, Education and Research (TIHCER) presents: Navigating Journeys: Chile Crece Contigo's Integrated Health Approach to Child and Family Well-Being, a Chilean Model for Family Support in the Healthcare System – Dr. Claudia Lara This session offers an exploration of Chile Crece Contigo's integrated health service model. It will begin with an introduction to Chile Crece Contigo and its global objectives, followed by a look at the...

We are delighted to share that our special section on 'Innovations in Trauma-Informed Health Care' is now available online. Access the special collection: https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/collection-trauma-informed-healthcare Access the full issue: https://www.thepermanentejournal.org/toc/tpj/28/1 Download a pdf of the entire special section (TOC attached): https://tihcer.weebly.com/trauma-informed-health-care.html Please help us to spread the word by sharing the above URLs with your...

The National Collaborative on Trauma-Informed Health Care, Education and Research (TIHCER) presents: Utilizing Trauma Informed Care Principles to Enhance Care for Refugee and Migrant Populations Migrants at the U.S.-Mexican border suffer from some of the most insidious health crises imaginable. This year alone, hundreds have died or been seriously injured from heat-related injuries, wall-falls, drownings, and neglect. Thousands suffer mental health crises because of their experiences;...