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Introduction A few weeks ago, I was asked to read a critique of positive psychology and provide feedback of the critique. Despite being relatively unacquainted with this topic I decided to do the exercise anyway. As I read the critique, one of the points that stood out to me was that positive psychology does not offer much perspective on social factors that impact our development, and rather argues more for a perspective based on personal responsibility. Given what I know about Adverse...

March marks the final month of the granting period for the CRC Accelerator. Here are the next steps for certification or a certificate of participation.

Nationally recognized days of awareness remind us of important civil and human rights movements led by Black and African-American communities and social justice advocates. February puts leadership, education, access, justice, policy, and governance under the spotlight. Through a PACEs science lens, this month is an opportunity to consider trauma-informed transformation through a PACEs science lens as the way forward.

As we head into our full CRC curriculum this January, we invite current and future CRC Accelerator participants to join us with collective care and self care in mind.

As the holiday season comes to a close and life has returned to its pre-pandemic state, it's easy to forget our struggles during the COVID-19 outbreak. Looking back, it's fascinating to think about how we managed to stay indoors for such an extensive period. Although things seem to be back to normal, the lasting impact, particularly on children, remains evident. The loss of parents and caregivers has become a significant concern, with over 229,000 children losing one or both parents, 252,000...

Something amazing keeps happening in our CRC Accelerator program that we want to shout out from the rooftops this December. Thanks to our committed participants, the number of CRC graduates keeps increasing! The number of graduates has increased by 15x this year. As we head into a new year, w e are grateful for the unique role CRC Accelerator participants have played in expanding the PACEs movement through the willingness to explore healing-centered practices through a PACEs science lens.

At the start of 2023, in partnership with DCF’s Office of Resilience, the Central RAC (Regional ACEs Collaborative) distributed microgrant funding to nine projects that began their respective journeys toward launching, expanding, or transforming their programs. After eight months, we’ve seen great success with well over a thousand individuals being touched by these initiatives. From youth learning financial literacy and decision-making skills, to families spending more quality time together,...

Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), our members seek to deeply understand strengths-based insights embedded in the remaining ACEs quadrant: Adverse Community Environments, Adverse Climate Experiences, and Atrocious Cultural Experiences.

Awareness about health outcomes are as much about the long-term impact caused by adverse childhood experiences as they are by positive childhood experiences. By providing education on trauma-informed awareness and resilience building frameworks, the CRC Accelerator certification is a tool for both.

From the Facebook event page: Looking to relax on a day to game during sweater weather? Join us to spend a day to hangout and game with friends. Throughout our event we'll have mental health professionals hold open discussions about the safety and benefits of the medium, artist vendors, food vendors and more. In collaboration with the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), EB Indie and NextGen Acting would like to break the stigma and offer a welcoming space to discuss the video game...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) encompasses a wide range of possible traumatic events or conditions that children may face during their earliest stages of life. These experiences, including abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, and community violence, can have profound and lasting impacts on a child's development, social relationships, and emotional well-being. Furthermore, there are additional conditions more recently recognized, such as forced migration and war, climate change,...

Norwescap Child and Family Resource Services will be hosting a virtual Connections Matter training on August 7 th , 2023, at 12:00 -2:00 pm. Connections Matter is a program funded by NJ Department of Children and Families and led by Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey. This training is designed to engage community members in building caring connections to improve resiliency. Please share this flyer and the link below with anyone who might be interested. We hope you can join us! Questions: Molly...