Child sexual abuse is one of the most prevalent public health issues facing society today. You might wonder – “How is it possible to prevent child sexual abuse?” The reality is it’s very preventable – and anyone, whether you have kids or not, can help create safe environments for kids. Join us in this compelling virtual training and learn: ▪ the facts about child sexual abuse and the updates on the latest prevention tools and resources ▪ 5 steps to protecting our children and how they can be...

The Dibble Institute is pleased to present an introductory webinar by Rev. Dr. Bryant T. Marks Sr. of the National Training Institute on Race and Equity , which will provide foundational information on implicit bias. It will focus at the individual level and discuss how implicit bias affects everyone. Strategies to reduce or manage implicit bias will be discussed. Broadly speaking, group-based bias involves varying degrees of stereotyping (exaggerated beliefs about others), prejudice...

The pandemic has had a lasting effect on youth mental health. Moved by a desire to reduce youth’s toxic stress and increase their resilience, The Dibble Institute, in partnership with a team of students and alumni from ArtCenter College of Design and author Carolyn Curtis, PhD, is releasing Me & My Emotions —a new, free adaptation of our beloved Mind Matters Curriculum. The mobile-friendly Me & My Emotions website features engaging graphics and bite-sized lessons teens can access and...

Print PDF More families benefit from Little Campers Child Care thanks to the Happy Camp Community Center and Partners Dynamic Relationships ~ Building Positivity in Attitudes, Interactions, and Ideas ~~~~~ with Dr. Ernie Mendes Next class is Septemer 30th at 9am Register here! Child sexual abuse is one of the most prevalent public health issues facing society today. You might wonder – “How is it possible to prevent child sexual abuse?” The reality is it’s very preventable – and anyone,...

Becky Antle, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work and esteemed University Scholar at the University of Louisville, won The Dibble Institute’s national competition to evaluate Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience in 2019. As a result, Dr. Antle and her colleagues have conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine the impact of Mind Matters on a host of outcomes related to trauma symptoms, emotional regulation, coping and resiliency, and interpersonal skills for at-risk...

In partnership with First 5 Humboldt and funded by the First 5 California Home Visiting Coordination Grant, the California Center for Rural Policy has just released the Humboldt County Home Visiting Program Environmental Scan. The findings and recommendations in the environmental scan are grounded in partner workgroups, interviews, and surveys that occurred in 2020-21 and capture the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on home visiting services. Excerpts: "The organizations that provide home...

New Guidance: California's Mandated Reporting Requirements and ACE Screening We are pleased to share this joint letter from the California Department of Social Services, the California Department of Health Care Services, and the Office of the California Surgeon General providing clarifying guidance on the responsibilities of health care clinical teams who conduct screenings for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in the context of the state’s mandated reporting requirements. The Child Abuse...

By Sue Grinnell, Kathryn Stewart, Shauna Olsen, and Lisa Tadlock, Public Health Institute, July 20, 2021 The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can be seen in communities across the state of California and beyond. The prevalence of ACEs varies across counties yet, rural Northern California has a toxic stress crisis that affects not only the current well-being of the communities but also future generations: the region has the highest rate of ACEs in the state, per capita. This...

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...

A note from Karen Pautz ~ Wishing Everyone a Happy Father's Day and First Day of Summer

The past year has been like no other. With a global pandemic, heightened attention to social justice, political divides, and natural disasters-children are on an emotional rollercoaster (and parents are, too)! Join Dr. Shauna Tominey to discuss strategies for helping children, families, and educators manage emotions and stress as we help them make sense of the world around them. • Reflect on the challenges of the past year and connect these challenges to social-emotional development and...

How adults respond to a child’s behaviors has lasting effects on his or her development, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It shapes how the child thinks, behaves, feels, and interacts with others. Children who have been impacted by trauma need specific approaches to discipline to ensure positive outcomes. Disciplinary strategies such as time-out, isolation, consequences, and behavior modification – in most cases, don’t work. In this trauma-informed training, Bryan Post...