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Racism negatively affects the mental and physical health of millions of people. The CDC and the AMA release plans to address health inequity. Sonoma County announces Core Equity Team.

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https://youtu.be/acsW9a05EXA NEW TOOLKIT: "I Am Trauma Aware" Social Media Campaign for Trauma Awareness Month in May Tomorrow is National Trauma Survivors Day To recognize that May is National Trauma Awareness Month, the California Department of Public Health and the California Office of the Surgeon General—in partnership with ACEs Aware—have produced a social media campaign (#IamTraumaAware) to lift up trauma survivors and highlight resources for those who are experiencing trauma—due...

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,...

SCAC Zoom meeting 10.28.21 Agenda *Welcome *Mindful Moment- Bryan Clement *Introductions *PACES Presentation *Sonoma Connect/Sonoma Unidos Update *Policy & Practice Follow-up/CTIPP (Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy & Practice) *Resilience for ALL Act 2021 Endorsement *PACES Connection Update *SCPC/Peacetown collaborative videos celebrating PACES Community Champions *SCPC Committee Meeting *Holiday Gathering *Action/Future Agenda items Mindful Moment Bryan Clement of Dovetail,...

Written by SoCo News: "Last year Windsor couple ToryLast year Windsor couple Tory and Jesse Crowder decided to spread some holiday cheer and purchase Christmas trees for a few families who couldn’t afford one. After posting about their plan — dubbed Operation Christmas Tree — on social media, requests for trees came flooding in. This year, Operation Christmas Tree is now an official nonprofit organization and the couple hopes to serve 800 families across Sonoma County by providing fully...

February is National Parent Leadership Month, dedicated to recognizing the important role of parents and caregivers in their homes and community. In recognition of National Parent Leadership Month in February, Sonoma County PACEs Connection partnered with 18 other organizations to honor parents as heroes and to celebrate the important role that culture has in shaping different communities across our nation. During the Child Abuse Prevention Month of April we will be celebrating parents...

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Desmond Tutu Today memories on social media reminded me of a moment in time where creativity shined through brightly to ensure that children had access to Positive Childhood Experiences and Protective Factors during a time where isolation was at an all time high, and it spread 500 miles away from Sonoma County all the way to Los Angeles County. I wanted to find a way to meet...

October 12, 2022, from 3-4:30 p.m. ET Register now! Meet longtime friend of PACEs Connection and award-winning author, science journalist, and international speaker Donna Jackson Nakazawa as she shares insights and findings from her newest book, “ Girls on the Brink: Helping our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media ”. Her seven books explore the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, and human emotion, and are in 12 languages. Register now to join...

New Blog Post Looking for a trauma informed, resiliency focused internship? Jenna Quinn (PACEs Connection Staff) PACEs Connection is looking for a graduate level intern! Are you looking to gain some experience in the field of PACEs science? We are seeking a graduate level intern for this fall, through May of 2023. This internship would be best suited for a graduate student in a Masters of Public Health program or similar program. We are happy to work with your university to help you receive...

Watch the video: Elizabeth Smith and Lifeworks Awareness Video This message was sent on social media platforms Tik Tok (I had to download the app), Instagram, and Facebook through Lifeworks Sonoma County to bring a voice to someone with lived experiences, giving me a seat at the table to be heard. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Elizabeth Smith, LifeWorks volunteer, and community advocate for suicide awareness and prevention, shares the importance of having open conversations about...

Awareness about health outcomes are as much about the long-term impact caused by adverse childhood experiences as they are by positive childhood experiences. By providing education on trauma-informed awareness and resilience building frameworks, the CRC Accelerator certification is a tool for both.

Christina Bethell, Ph.D, MBA, MPH, founder of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI), principle author of the groundbreaking study on positive childhood experiences, and creator of the free Well Visit Planner, among other innovations. Two internationally-respected leaders and innovators in complementary aspects of early relational health and childhood and maternal health equity recently launched a partnership they believe will benefit everyone from newborn babies and...

March marks the final month of the granting period for the CRC Accelerator. Here are the next steps for certification or a certificate of participation.