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By Laura Gallant, 9/7/2023, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ The HOPE National Resource Center has released a new resource, HOPE-informed Screenings and Assessments . This resource provides guidelines to make screenings and assessments more HOPE-informed. By nature, most screenings and assessments are looking for things that are not going well: substance use, intimate partner violence, developmental delays. While this information is often necessary to support the family, it can leave...

It’s time to take action and make our voices heard to build healthy, resilient communities! The Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) is organizing trauma-informed advocates, activists, and stakeholders to urge their U.S. Senators and Representatives to support two bipartisan, bicameral bills that would significantly help prevent, address, and mitigate the negative impacts of trauma through community-based/led initiatives.

Back in 1999, I attended a lecture given by Hunter "Patch" Adams, whose life is the inspiration for the movie "Patch Adams" starring Robin Williams. I found Patch’s message struck a resounding cord and adequately named what it is that is hurting our relationships, our communities, and our world. I recently rediscovered the notes I took that evening and couldn't resist sharing them here. Take the ones that make you jump and share them, post them, remember them. “Serve Humanity” Patch inspires...

The extended network of family, friends, and community supports are rarely engaged or actively involved in family treatment. And if they are, their roles and functions are not well defined. Therefore, the key questions are: “Why does this happen?” and “How do we overcome this problem?” We use the term “village” interchangeably with the term extended family. In this 10-minute training, Dr. Sells will examine the top two reasons why there is currently such a lack of extended family involvement...

Hosted by the Trauma Informed Health Care Education and Research (TIHCER) Collaborative: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Association with Adult Mental and Relational Health in Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows Presentation Description: We will present the findings of this study, which assessed PACEs and mental and relational health in adulthood in over 1,500 medical trainees from four Academic Institutions across the U.S. Results may help medical educators better target...

A more integrated approach to health and wellness on college campuses. https://youtu.be/3roEMSw2Gd4?si=7tFVm97qZ3SWE6mR

Over recent years, there has been greater recognition of the impact Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) can have. This can only be a positive thing, as it can prompt organizations and agencies to take decisive action to address the causes and symptoms. However, this isn’t to say that adults with ACEs are always able to access the nuanced resources that can make a difference throughout their lives. This is where grassroots community action can be a vital resource. One of the most important...

Learn how to tend to your emotions in this gentle, compassionate, experiential group class on zoom starting September 13 to November 1, 2023.

What does it mean to “detach with love and openheartedness?”

By Wendy Ruan, 8/31/23, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/ Child labor laws promote resilience and access to positive childhood experiences (PCEs) by maintaining safe access to valuable work experiences for youth. Safe work environments support the opportunity for youth to build relationships with adults outside of the home and peers in the workplace. These laws also protect children from joining the workforce too early in life, from working in hazardous environments, and from interfering...

Building Relationships and Resilience in SE Rural NC Come join us at the Southeastern Agricultural Center in Lumberton, NC, USA for the 2023 Resilience Summit! This in-person event is a unique opportunity to learn and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about building resilience in Southeast Rural North Carolina. This free event will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 8:30 to 4:30 at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Event Center. Registration is required.

The Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) is seeking a Technical Assistance (TA) Senior Program Manager. The CAP Center Strategies TA Senior Program Manager is responsible for the leadership, operation, effectiveness, and sustainability of the statewide Strategies TA program. To learn more about this opportunity, click here . Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested. This position will remain open until filled by the best possible candidate.