Tagged With "May 1, 2020"
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A Better Normal Community Discussion - Reimagining Health Care
In a conversational style, join physician Drew Factor who will speak with Dr. Tracy Gaudet, Liza Guroff and An é Watts in a discussion entitled "Reimagining Health Care". Dr. Gaudet will speak about her experience engaging in transformational change at the Veterans Administration and how this has shaped the development of her own Functional Medicine Institute , while Ms. Guroff and Ms. Watts will speak about their knowledge of a Trauma-Informed Approach both at a systems (National Council...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team: Learning Exchange: Membership & Visitor Meeting
A VIETNAMESE-BILINGUAL AND BI-CULTURAL MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST IN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA. SHE IS A CERTIFIED TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY THERAPIST. SHE’S CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM MANAGER WITH MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS,. INC. SERVING ADULT AND OLDER ADULT (AOA) INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI). PRESENTING ON HOW TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE COULD BE PROVIDED THROUGH A CULTURAL LENS, WHERE WE WOULD EXAMINE OUR OWN CULTURAL SELF-IDENTIFY AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR CULTURAL...
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Public Statement from Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission
**Sending on behalf of Dr. Jennifer Tuteur, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Care Services Division, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency** On October 22, 2020, the Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission met to discuss the election climate. The Commission released the following statement: The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission promotes positive relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender,...
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Caring and Capable Kids: 51 songs playlist by Linda K. Williams
CARING AND CAPABLE KIDS 51 Songs with Resources for Social Emotional Learning Music Therapy and Developing Resilience Empathy Trauma-Informed Lens Caring and Capable Kids book INNERCHOICE Publishing https://www.innerchoicepublishing.com/book/caring-and-capable-kids/ A two-pager is attached with links, too.
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Learning Exchange November 6, 2020
Our first virtual Learning Exchange was a success! Melissa Tran-Chamblin, AMFT provided an informative presentation, illustrated by her personal experiences, on Trauma-Informed Care Through a Cultural Lens, after which attendees divided into virtual break out groups to discuss their responses to Melissa's presentation. See attached for meeting minutes and Melissa's PowerPoint presentation.
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United Way receives nearly $450,000 for childhood improvement project (KUSI News)
KUSI Newsroom, December 8, 2020. SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The United Way of San Diego County announced Tuesday it received a grant of nearly $450,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health intended to give families more economic resources and support to improve childhood experiences. The nonprofit was one of 23 across the nation to receive the funding. The organization will use the money from the Office of Minority Health to form a three-year partnership...
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San Diego for Every Child
A year ago, we officially launched San Diego for Every Child . On January 15, 2020, with more than a year of preparation and the help of many individuals, families, and organizations, we declared that the decade to tackle the experience of child poverty in San Diego County was upon us. The time was now. And it was going to take all of us, moving in the same direction, to achieve that goal. Then COVID-19 hit. In honor of our shared vision—a San Diego where every child has healthy food, stable...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team January 8, 2021 Meeting
We had wonderful presentations from our mini-grant awardees at our January meeting, including the voice of lived-experience in solving Urban Domestic Human Sex Trafficking from Armand King and Jaimee Johnson and dealing with Workplace Trauma from Cambria Rose Walsh . Please see the attached handout and minutes, which include links to presentations and other valuable information.
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New KidsData.org Release: Positive Childhood Experiences During COVID-19 [positiveexperience.org/blog]
By Loren McCullough and Dr. Bob Sege, 3/11/21, positiveexperience.org/blog What’s going on with families during the COVID pandemic? In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics , Prevent Child Abuse America , and with assistance and financial support from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) , The Lucile Packard Foundation , the California Department of Public Health , and KidsData.org , we surveyed California parents, to find out how they are doing during the...
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City of San Diego COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program
The City of San Diego COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program helps to pay past-due, unpaid rent and utilities for individuals and families with low income in the City of San Diego who experience financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Households with income at or below 80 percent of San Diego’s Area Median Income ($92,400 per year for a family of four) may qualify if they are obligated to pay rent, have experienced a reduction in income or other financial hardship due to...
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Report: Number of new homeless people in county doubled in 2020 (sandiegouniontribune.com)
The number of people who became homeless for the first time more than doubled last year, a possible result of the pandemic and a concerning trend that could worsen when eviction moratoriums and rental assistance programs end. In its Homeless Crisis Response System report from 2020, the Regional Task Force on the Homeless found the number of first-time homeless people in the county increased from 2,326 in 2019 to 4,152 in 2020, a 79 percent jump. The previous year saw a 6 percent decrease...
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Free Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your Attention (mindful.org)
There’s no shortage of mindfulness and meditation apps these days, promising to help you combat anxiety, sleep better , hone your focus, and more. In fact, the Wall Street Journal reports that more than 2,000 new meditation apps launched between 2015 and 2018, and offerings have only increased as a result of higher demand during the pandemic—according to the New York Times , mindfulness apps surged in 2020. We took the overwhelm out of finding the most valuable and easy-to-use mindfulness...
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Early Childhood Health Equity Landscape Project (childtrends.org)
Early Childhood Health Equity (ECHE) work strengthen s early childhood systems to support healthy child development and reduce health inequities that can have a lifelong impact. T o help policymakers, advocates, communities, and familie s understand efforts to improve health equity and the well-being of children and families , t he Early Childhood Health Equity Initiative Explorer presents information about 143 cross -sector initiatives that aim to advance health equity for young children...
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Meeting Parents and Caregivers at Their Aspirations (rwjf.org)
We can begin by truly listening to parents and caregivers, and building from their wisdom. To help achieve this understanding, over the last 18 months, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) commissioned in-depth research with parents and caregivers to learn about the aspirations they have for their children, the challenges they face, and the factors that help them thrive. What makes this research unique is an intentional focus on parents and caregivers of different racial and ethnic...
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San Diego Gets 1st Race and Equity Officer (msn.com)
Mayor Todd Gloria announced Friday the appointment of Kim Desmond to serve as the city's first Chief Race and Equity Officer. Desmond, the Chief Equity Officer for the city and county of Denver, will lead the city's recently created Office of Race and Equity and assume the role on Aug. 3. "For too long, the decisions and policies coming out of City Hall have not served all of us," Gloria said. "Equity is about making sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Kim will help ensure all of...
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Draya Love Talks About Her Book "love letter to my life. Healing." [coronadotimes.com]
By Alyssa K. Burns, The Coronado Times, July 19, 2021 Draya Love released her first book , love letter to my life. Healing. in December 2020. She celebrated with a book signing at Bay Books in Coronado on May 2, 2021 ahead of the second publication on June 19, 2021. As someone living in and out of San Diego for 20 years, with an ex-husband in the Navy, Draya found Coronado to be a place of healing. Simply put, she shares, “I would sit on the beach and process.” There has been a lot for Draya...
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ACEs, Sugar Addiction, and Weight Gain by Dr. Felitti & Dr. Alman
In many cases, sugar addiction (just like other forms of addiction) can be linked to ACEs. When adverse childhood experiences go unresolved, sugar is easily accessible and can provide a temporary pressure relief valve from toxic stress. Sometimes, this way of coping is unconscious because the sugar-eating habits are reinforced by the brain’s altered hardwiring that craves that next dopamine hit. Then, there's the weight gain...
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Opening Ceremony for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Take the Pledge to Prevent Domestic Violence!
Thu, October 7, 2021 Virtual Ceremony via Zoom 12:00-1:00 PM
Online (Zoom) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82679778165
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan; San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott; Dr. Wilma Wooten, Public Health Officer, San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency
Officials and survivor speakers
2020 Domestic violence homicide victims’ names will be read to bring reflection to these lives lost
Videos of hope, partners and youth
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The Link Between Trauma Healing & Weight Loss by Dr. Felitti and Dr. Alman
It’s clear that, in many cases, food is not the real problem, but rather a solution to temporarily relieve stress, feel comforted, and have a temporary escape from the bad memories, shame, and guilt that often come with trauma. Addressing the root cause of weight gain isn’t as black-and-white as simply changing the way one eats or exercises. Learn what it takes and how you can get the support you need along the way.
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Household Experiences in America During the Delta Variant Outbreak (rwjf.org)
This summary national report, Household Experiences in America During the Delta Variant Outbreak , is based on a five-part polling series conducted in August-September 2021 for NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. It details the experiences of households across the nation during the delta variant outbreak in different areas of their lives, including serious problems with finances, healthcare, racial/ethnic discrimination, education,...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team October 1, 2021 Minutes
Thank you to all who attended and participated in our follow up conversation to August's presentation by Aisha Pope, LCSW on Code Switching! See attached for brief minutes and flyers for upcoming events and job postings.
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Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) National ATR Network Survey Report
In 2020, MARC surveyed hundreds of ACEs, trauma, and resilience (ATR) networks across the country to learn more about their characteristics, goals, and technical assistance needs. View Interactive Map Our findings spotlight the power and potential of ATR networks and opportunities to better support the broader movement for creating healthy, equitable, and resilient communities. To access the full report, please click HERE.
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Bayside Community Center’s Garden Therapy Program Addresses Student Health & Well-Being (sdfoundation.org)
Gardening is oft-noted for its therapeutic value – spending time outdoors improves mental health, relieves stress and anxiety, and can increase feelings of well-being. It was with this intent that Bayside Community Center launched its garden therapy program last year, one of many programs offered by 88 nonprofit partners throughout San Diego County through the Level Up SD grant program. After a year of pandemic restrictions and online learning during the 2020 – 2021 academic year, the San...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Learning Exchange: Epigenetics - Minutes April 1, 2022
Big thanks to Dana Brown for her presentation on Epigenetics and the impact of historical trauma on future generations!! Please see attached for the Learning Exchange video, meeting minutes, presentation PowerPoint and announcement handouts.
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Implementing Adverse Childhood Experience Screening in an Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Program [digital.sandiego.edu]
By Bryan Amaro, Photo: Unsplash, University of San Diego, Digital USD, May 28, 2022 Background and Significance Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been well-studied for over 20 years, with the seminal research performed in San Diego, CA, through Kaiser Permanente and MD internist Vince Felitti in 1998. ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood before 18 years of age (Felitti et al., 1998). The stress response is a normal part of life, and is the bodies response...
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California-mental-health-crisis-hotline 988
All the 988 California Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline starts 16 July 2022. Dial 988: California’s mental health crisis hotline debuts- CalMatters
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SDTIGT) Learning Exchange Minutes 10.7.22 (Book: From Trauma to Resiliency: Trauma-Informed Practices for Working with Children, Families, Schools & Communities)
Networking (12:15 – 12:30 pm) Welcome and Introductions (12:30 – 12:45) Tri-Chairs Amelia Barile Simon, Dana Brown, and Linda Ketterer Amelia read aloud the Land Acknowledgement. Learning Exchange (12:45 – 1:45) Melissa Tran Chamblin introduced speakers. Shulamit Ritblatt and Audrey Hokoda Reviewing SD-TIGT Goals and book, From Trauma to Resiliency: Trauma - Informed Practices for Working with Children, Families, Schools & Communities Shulamit Ritblatt: Read aloud goals of the SDTIGT...
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From Trauma to Resiliency: Reflecting on our inner journey
Back in 2019, we began planning to write a book, From Trauma to Resiliency, that would describe the experiences of survivors who have experienced multiple traumas and who have benefitted from relationship-based, collaborative family-school-community-based services. We asked colleagues doing amazing work in San Diego County to contribute chapters, and they shared stories of oppressed, traumatized groups of survivors that include, people who have faced abuse, war, and poverty,...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team March 7, 2023 Meeting Minutes
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our first hybrid meeting since the pandemic!! Thanks to Adrienne Markworth from Leah's Pantry and Jeannie Oestreicher from San Diego Center for Children FFAST program for their presentations on the use of their Guide Team mini-grants! See attached for meeting minutes, their presentations and more!
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Beyond Prevention: Building Wellness Systems (SDSU Social Policy Institute)
A new K2A has been developed that covers the need to build “Wellness Systems” throughout continued prevention efforts. The Social Policy Institute's Child Welfare/Wellness Systems team has been involved with Ventura County as well as San Diego County for several years on a journey that has contributed to both counties reimagining their Child Welfare Services work. Read the full K2A here for more. Attached, please find the Knowledge to Action two-pager.
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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.