September 2022

The last 24 hours have reminded us of our individual vulnerability, as well as the vulnerability of our community and our state. Hurricane Ian is an example of a traumatic event in the third realm of ACEs that can bring about increased stress and strong emotional reactions. We acknowledge that this can be an incredibly challenging time for many and we encourage people to stay connected, reach out for help when needed, and support each other as you are able. This is how we can build...

Upcoming documentary screening in Jax Hope Street e quips ALL who touch the lives of children with what they need, so they can give children what they need by a ddressing the effects of early adversity and relational trauma through the Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting Principles of Trust Based Relational Intervention ® developed at TCU by Drs. Karyn Purvis and David Cross. TBRI ® considers the whole child—brain, biology, behavior, body, and beliefs. Seeing all behavior as...

Article and free course at bottom... Robin Ortiz 1 and Erica M. Sibinga 2, * Hilary McClafferty, Academic Editor https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5368427/ Abstract Research suggests that many children are exposed to adverse experiences in childhood. Such adverse childhood exposures may result in stress and trauma, which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality into adulthood. In general populations and trauma-exposed adults, mindfulness interventions have...