Traffickers and other predators have weaponized a mental methodology to ensnare our children in their traps. Learn how they overwhelmingly gain the unconditional trust of youth, manipulate and control them, and keep them coming back despite extreme abuse and dehumanization. Two Separate Virtual Events: April 23, 2021 ~ 9:00-12:00PM (PDT) Register Here! June 9, 2021 ~ 9:00-12:00PM (PDT) Register Here!

Virtual via Zoom - April 22, 2021 ~ 5:30PM - 8:00PM (PDT) Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed, award-winning training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Carla Charraga, special authorized facilitator, has extensive professional experience in working with families and youth. She is a certified Anger Replacement Therapy (ART) facilitator, fluent in Spanish and English, and is the Executive Director for the Siskiyou Domestic Violence...

Dynamic Coaching is a blend of reflective and directive approaches to develop and support others in their role as parents, team members, and leaders. Participants will gain skills in navigating difficult conversations; motivating adults, youth and children; teaching; group facilitation; parenting; and more! Register Here!

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.

Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed, award-winning training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Carla Charraga, special authorized facilitator, has extensive professional experience in working with families and youth. She is a certified Anger Replacement Therapy (ART) facilitator, fluent in Spanish and English, and is the Executive Director for the Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center. Please Click Here to Register!

Join Our Next We Are Resilient Free General Online Circle! Do you ever feel stress? Want to Strengthen Your Resilience? Join our We Are Resilient General Circle. Together we will explore how to strengthen your personal resilience, through virtual small group discussion and exercises. You will: Begin to notice Protective Patterns in yourself and others Learn six practical research-based Centering Skills Develop a more resilient mindset This circle meets once a week for six weeks and provides...

Join Ce Eshelman on the first Wednesday of each month, 2:30 - 5pm, through June in her series focusing on Supporting Children and Youth through Challenging Times and Difficult Beginnings. The topic on March 3rd is Parents -- Assess the Impact of your Child's Trauma. These classes are for parents, caregivers, and those who work with children and youth. Ce Eshelman, LMFT, is an Attachment and Trauma Specialist, Author, and adoptive mom of two, with a private practice, The Attach Place , in...

We are so excited to announce that Dr. Ernie Mendes will be presenting a 5-part, monthly Dynamic Coaching Series beginning February 25th! Please click here to read more and to register!

Intro to Understanding Development to Untangle Behavior – A 6-week series with Anita Osborn, LEP Have you met Anita Osborn? We are thrilled that she will be facilitating a 6-week virtual series about Understanding Development to Untangle Behavior -- intended to increase understanding of the stages and phases youth go through in order to help parents make sense of behavior and respond with a loving perspective. This series is designed for families with teens and pre-teens. This new series...

The California Preterm Birth Initiative is pleased to share our spring 2021 request for applications for innovative research proposals on preterm birth! About the Opportunity Twice a year, in the spring and fall, we request research proposals via the UCSF Resource Allocation Program (RAP). The spring RAP applications are due by March 1st. What We're Looking For We are looking for proposals focused on: Reducing preterm birth rates Addressing racial disparities in preterm birth and/or...

The free 2021 Compassion in Therapy Summit co-produced by The Awake Network and The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion begins Saturday, January 30th! If you or someone you care about is a therapist, social worker, clinician, psychologist, counselor, or anyone else working in mental health or you want to learn more about applying self-compassion to your own well-being, please check it out below and help spread the word! Join this FREE online event and learn mindfulness, self-compassion, and...

The California Department of Public Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention (CDSS/OCAP)’s, Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative invites your participation in a webinar entitled, “Creating Compelling Messaging with ACEs Data” on Wednesday, January20 th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. This webinar will feature presentations from Shaddai Martinez Cuestas, MPH, Strategic Communications Specialist...