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A MUST WATCH: Addicts Among Us - a hopeful documentary about ACEs and addiction in Humboldt County, California (YouTube Video)

Sheryn Hildebrand · 11/29/1912:01 PM

I want to share this important documentary from Humboldt County with you and encourage you to make the time to watch it and share it with others in your organizations and spheres of influence. It is 52 minutes long, but well worth your time. The associate producer of the video, James Faulk - one of the central interviewees of the film - attended First 5 Humboldt's Town Hall on Adverse Childhood Experiences where the connection between early childhood adversity, mental health struggles,...

Daddy Don't Go Film Screening

Jozelle I Prieto · 10/31/1912:05 PM

We are excited to announce a free community screening of Daddy Don’t Go , a documentary about the struggles and barriers many fathers face. Research shows that father-child relationships are crucial to a child’s social, emotional and academic development, and even their physical health. Unfortunately, many fathers in our community do not feel they have the support they need to develop healthy, nurturing relationships with their children. The screening will take place on November 14 th from...

Sesame Street in Communities: H is for Hope

Jozelle I Prieto · 10/17/1911:17 AM

For both kids and grown-ups, hope can be a powerful force in healing from trauma. Having hope—and maintaining hope despite difficulties—is a valuable coping strategy. To read the full article, click here.

Sesame Street in Communities: Parental Addiction

Jozelle I Prieto · 10/17/1911:15 AM

When a family member struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles. Children often think it’s their fault; they feel shame, embarrassment, guilt, and loneliness; they may feel invisible. It takes special effort to start important conversations and answer children’s questions. To continue reading, click here .

What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

Jozelle I Prieto · 10/15/1912:02 PM

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. Working together, we can help create neighborhoods, communities, and a world in which every child can thrive. Learn more about preventing ACEs in your community by assuring safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments.

Exercise May Slow Brain Degeneration in Those at High Risk for Alzheimer's [psychcentral.com]

Jozelle I Prieto · 10/15/1911:21 AM

By Traci Pedersen, PsychCentral, 24 September 2019 Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Researchers found that among people with an accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain (a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease), those who had exercised regularly for one year experienced slower degeneration in a brain region crucial for...

Resources & Toolkits

ACEs primer -- great five-minute video that explains ACEs science

Jane Stevens · 10/2/197:34 AM

This was produced by KPJR Films, and edited by Jen Bradwell.

ACEs Connection Information

Directory of ACEs Connection How-Tos

Gail Kennedy · 10/2/197:33 AM

Hi all- With the beautiful new changes to our site, please take a moment to review the updated "How-Tos" below . If you can't find what you need or are having issues with the site please let me know. ( Gail ) JOIN How-To: Join ACEs Connection How-To: Join ACEs Connection Groups INVITE How-To: Invite Others to Join ACEs Connection How-To: Invite Others to Join an ACEs Connection Group SIGN IN & UPDATE PROFILE How-To: Sign In to ACEs Connection How-To: Update Your...

ACEs Connection Information

ACEs Connection Overview

Gail Kennedy · 10/2/197:33 AM

ACES CONNECTION NETWORK OVERVIEW ACEs = Adverse Childhood Experiences 2 SITES ACEsTooHigh.com A solutions-oriented news site for the general public that covers stories on ACEs, trauma, and resilience. ACEsConnection.com An action-based...

News and Newsletters

It's All About the Voices (Greater Columbia)

Karen Clemmer · 10/1/1912:00 PM

By Kirk Williamson, Benton-Franklin Community Health Alliance, October 1, 2019 I’m not trained in public health. Rather, I’m a recovering radio broadcaster who landed in the Benton-Franklin Community Health Alliance as it was finishing up the 2017 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Now, we’re at the bow-tying stage of the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and gearing up for the 2020 CHIP. For me, the process is all about the voices. What are they saying? What are they NOT...

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