Tagged With "Strategies 2.0"
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Trauma Transformed is seeking a new Center Director!
View job description for the Trauma Transformed Center Director position, and link to an ACEs Connection story about the center's impact.
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California reaches milestone with ACEs initiatives pulsing in all 58 counties. Next: All CA cities.
Karen Clemmer, the Northwest community facilitator with ACEs Connection, was already deeply interested in the CDC/Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study when she and a colleague from the Child Parent Institute were invited to lunch by ACEs Connection founder and publisher Jane Stevens in 2012. But that lunch meeting changed everything.
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Greater Richmond Trauma Informed Community Network, first to join ACEs Cooperative of Communities, shows what it means to ROCK!
In 2012, Greater Richmond SCAN and five other community partners hatched a one-year plan to educate the Richmond, Virginia, community about ACEs science and to embed trauma-informed practices. Eight years later, the original group has evolved into the Greater Richmond Trauma-Informed Community Network (GRTICN) with 495 people and 170 organizations. And they're just scratching the surface.
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Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: One-Pager
Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: One-Pager
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Opportunity to register to screen "No Small Matter" for Free, Plus Discussion!
Register to view "No Small Matter" anytime, and then join the Facebook Live discussion panel on August 12 at 6pm.
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CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY: Parental ACEs and Pediatrics: Transforming Well Care [avahealth.org]
CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY (CAA) , funded by ACEs Aware, is providing free online training to Medi-Cal providers and others featuring: Practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed health care into your team’s practice that improves patients’ well being and the productivity of your practice. Meet colleagues with experience and success providing trauma-informed health care in their practices. Learn from national and local experts. Talk to other professionals from your region in small...
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ACEs & Trauma-Informed Pediatric Care in COVID-19 [ucsfbenioffchildrens.org]
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Portal & Center for Child & Community Health Register now and be eligible for 5 hours of AMA Category 1 CME credit and ABP MOC Part 2 credit. Saturday, October 10, 2020 8am - 3:30 pm Recognizing & Addressing Childhood Trauma - Dayna Long MD Trauma-Informed Care Principles in COVID-19 - Saun-Toy Trotter MFT & Ken Epstein LCSW, PhD Patient Perspective - Jen Leland MFT & Joan Jeung MD Early Adopters Discuss...
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February 2021 Mental Health First Aid Certification Courses by A Better Way [Solano County]
Registration details for February Mental Health First Aid Certification courses by A Better Way
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March 2021 Mental Health First Aid Certification Courses by A Better Way [Solano County]
March Registration for Mental Health First Aid is now open
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The Power of Preventing ACEs
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as child abuse and neglect, can lead to negative psychological, social and physical outcomes later in life – and can even affect future generations. New and exacerbated stressors during the pandemic underscore concern for the risks and long-term health effects of ACEs, particularly for groups already disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Certain interventions can help mitigate negative outcomes from ACEs and prevent them from occurring in the...
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Supporting Children to Thrive: A 4CA Webinar focused on the 2021 CA Legislative & Budget Landscape on Child Well-Being
On Tuesday March 30 at 1:00 pm (PST) join 4CA as we look at policy opportunities and challenges in the area of childhood adversity in the context of 2021 and beyond.
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CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY - Session 8 with Robert Sege, MD, PhD | April 22
CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY LIVE WEBINAR with FREE CME/CE Educate, Inspire, Connect HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences presented by Dr. Robert Sege Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (PT) This interactive session will describe how ACEs screening can be enhanced by also considering HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Childhood Experiences. Children’s brains develop in response to their experiences, both adverse and beneficial. Just as adverse childhood experiences can...
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"Emotional Poverty" Training: Learn strategies to support child emotional health
Free training for those who work with children in Solano County
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"Bridges Out of Poverty": Strategies for Service Providers
Free training to support service providers serving Solano County
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New Funding Opportunity with All in For Kids [futureswithoutviolence.org]
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 12-COUNTY ALL IN FOR KIDS FUNDING AVAILABLE Promote Healthy Child Development, Prevent Childhood Adversity, Support Equity, Heal Trauma REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WEBINAR ON MAY 19 Genentech and Blue Shield of California Foundation have joined Futures Without Violence and Bay Area Region First 5's to create All In For Kids, an initiative that focuses on young children (birth to 5 years of age) along with their families, caregivers, and communities. We are pleased to...
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Repost: "Emotional Poverty" Training. Deadline to register May 11.
Three opportunities to attend "Emotional Poverty Training", but deadline to register is coming soon: Register by Tuesday May 11!
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Saturday May 8: Birth Justice Solano Virtual Event (Part 1 of 2)
The Solano Commission for Women and Girls presents: "Birth Justice Solano: Connection, Healing and Resilience Through Childbirth" - Education, Storytelling, Empowerment and Action
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Repost: "Bridges Out of Poverty": Strategies for Service Providers. Deadline to register, May 14!
Two more opportunities to attend "Bridges out of Poverty training" - Deadline to Register is May 14
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La Maida Project, ACEs Aware Grantee, Presents: Provider Engagement Webinar Series Exploring the Role of Culture in Healing [lamaidaproject.org]
May 18 and 20, 2021 Webinar #1 Date: May 18, 2021 Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm PDT Trauma is Our Heritage, Healing is Our Nature The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study not only sheds light on the effects of childhood adversity, but it also raises questions about the framework of healing in healthcare. In the first of a two-part webinar series, participants will learn how trauma and toxic stress can heal through an ecological framework of health that includes each individual as part of an...
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Solano Children's Alliance Virtual Policy Forum: Addressing Racial Equity and Inclusivity Through Local Policy
Have a vision for Solano's children? Be sure to join the virtual Solano Children's Alliance Policy Forum on June 2
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California PACEs Connection initiatives spark new connections in regional meeting
Among PACEs Connection initiatives around the country, it’s well known that our social network is something like a bustling, giant town square where people share ideas, resources and any number of conversations about how to prevent childhood adversity and promote positive childhood experiences. On May 14, PACEs Connection assembled a virtual town square gathering of PACEs initiatives in California, where we have 58 initiatives sparking action all across the state. Speakers at the gathering,...
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Resource: Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic One-Pager (English & Spanish!)
English: The California Department of Public Health, Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Service, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP) , Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative , ACEs Connection , and the Yolo County Children’s Alliance co-created “Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic” in both English and Spanish. This material is intended for Californian families experiencing the severe economic consequences resulting from...
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Racing ACEs Series! Sacramento and Bay Area--join us Fall 2021
Please join us for upcoming Sacramento and Bay Area Racing ACEs Fall 2021 Series! Please join our expanded Racing ACEs Network and join our upcoming Fall series. You all are among the first invites as you have partnered with RYSE or Trauma Transformed at the nexus of racial justice, ACEs, and/or trauma-informed praxis. We do hope you can join us for this three part series. Please see attached Info Packet for our Fall Bay Area and Sacramento Racing ACEs series--September 1, September 23, and...
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Bruce Perry, Melissa Merrick discuss "What Happened to You?"
Child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey have known each other for more than 30 years. Both are deeply interested in childhood trauma and healing. But it was following a 60 Minutes segment Winfrey did in 2018 on childhood trauma, for which she interviewed Perry, that the two decided to take their work together to the next level. They tapped Oprah’s star power and worldwide reach and Perry’s deep expertise in brain science to collaborate on a book project, the recently released,...
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Dan Press traces how legal work for Native Americans led to advocacy to uproot trauma
L-R Dr. Mary Cwik, Dr. Tami DeCoteau, Dan Press, Dr. Zach Kaminsky, photo courtesy of Elizabeth Prewitt In 1964, Dan Press was in his first year of law school and was not liking it; he wanted a way out. He applied for a volunteer spot with AmeriCorps VISTA, the domestic version of the Peace Corps, and was intrigued by a position on an Indian reservation. Dan Press “I knew nothing about Indians, but it sounded like a good opportunity,” says Press, who was raised in Flushing, in the Queens...
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December Parent & Child and Parent Support Classes at First 5 Center!
See attached flyers for a parent & child and parent support classes this December at First 5 Center in Vallejo!
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Sweet Beginnings: Virtual Learning Series & Community Baby Shower
Sweet Beginnings: Virtual Learning Series & Community Baby Shower UPCOMING SESSIONS Session 2 - Friday, Mar. 18, 2022, Welcoming Baby & Learning Development Stages Session 3 - Friday, Apr. 15, 2022, Parenthood: Sharing the Experiences of Being a Parent Session 4 - Friday, May 13, 2022, Building Healthy Relationships For more information, contact us at dhoffman@fight-back.org or (707) 648-5230
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Sweet Beginnings Virtual Learning Series & Community Baby Shower
Sweet Beginnings & Community Baby Shower 2022 In collaboration with local community partners, Fighting Back Partnership invites you and your family to join us for a series of special virtual learning sessions! These 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 learning sessions provide practical tools to encourage and empower expecting, new, and current mothers and fathers with children 0-12 months on their parenting and life journey.
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Mothers & Babies Postpartum Depression Prevention Group
Mothers & Babies is a Postpartum Depression Prevention group for any individuals currently pregnant, or who gave birth within the last year. The group meets once per week- via zoom, for 2 hours. Skills are taught to decrease stress and improve mood. This particular group will be in English. Session starts on March 1st! Next group starts on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Call or text Loretta Calloway at 707-208-0586 for more information or to sign-up!
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2022 Employment Beyond a Felony Workshop
2022 Employment Beyond a Felony Workshop Having trouble getting started in your job search after a conviction? This workshop is designed to assist Justice Involved individuals with questions about felonies, misdemeanors, and any type of conviction. Public Defenders representative will be available to answer legal questions. Child Support in attendance to answer questions and provide a case review. Call Rhonda Cleveland at 707-389-9835 or email RMCleveland@SolanoCounty.com for more...
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Vallejo First 5 Center Announces March & April Classes
Calling all Solano County residents with children 0-5 years old! The March & April session of classes are available for enrollment at Vallejo First 5 Center! Our instructors have a lot of great activities planned for our fun and free classes! Come join us for awesome classes, positive parenting groups and excellent events for the family. Click the links below to access our online Google forms or feel free to stop by the center to fill out a physical copy. Hope to see you soon! English:...
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Top Reasons for Joining the Summit
Virtual Conference | April 5-6, 2022 Our world gets more complex every day. So it's more important than ever to address the traumas that affect our communities. That’s why we’re coming together at the Hanna Institute Summit: to heal our communities. But why should you join us? Here are the top three reasons people attend the Summit: 1) Learn from Experts From best-selling authors Ibram X. Kendi and Resmaa Menakem to Nancy Dome and Dr. Gary Slutkin, national and Bay Area experts will bring...
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Investing in “Good Troublemakers” [calendow.org]
One year ago, The California Endowment decided to take our vision for a better California to the next level. As we experienced the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing racial injustices facing communities of color, and the resurgence of civic activism, TCE believed it was our duty to double down on our investments in the work of California’s good troublemakers. These are the community organizers, grassroots leaders and groups who have been doing the deep work of...
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Mental Health First Aid Certification Courses Offered Online
Mental Health First Aid Certification Courses Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Click here to sign up and register No Fee for Solano County Residents & Community Members Upcoming Dates:...
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California PACEs Connection Members: We'd Like to Learn More About Your PACEs Initiative Impact
In an effort to keep our free programs accessible to California during a critical time in the PACEs movement, we'd like to learn more about the role PACEs Connection programs have played in your California PACEs initiatives and the impact of your programs.