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Our physical health is not the only form of health that is in jeopardy right now. The emotional health of our families is also at risk, and it can help to take proactive steps now to mitigate psychological damage to your children and prevent a silent aftermath of this outbreak.

When I was a little girl, I had a lot of ear infections. Did anyone else experience that? Every summer in the middle of the fun of swimming in the pool, I would get an ear infection and one year I got one on my birthday. Obviously, I still remember it. It was a sad time. I always felt like I was missing out on things. And it became a pattern. I would go to the doctor and get lamb’s wool and drops put in my ear. It hurt a lot. I can still remember trying to get comfortable lying on the couch...

By Darcia F. Narvaez, Psychology Today, March 15, 2020 Trauma-informed care has become of interest across the nation. The interest emerged from an increased understanding of trauma’s effects on individual health and wellbeing, including the first massive study of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) among a California sample of white, middle-class elderly patients. The higher one’s scores on ACES measures, the worse one’s health outcomes in adulthood (Felitti & Anda, 2005). Dr. Sandra...

Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:00 EST, Laura Porter will present on the use of social investment bonds to fund the implementation of trauma-informed programs as part of a Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice-Community Advocacy Network ( CTIPP-CAN ) conference call. In an announcement from CTIPP-CAN organizer, Dan Press says “this is a novel, challenging and potentially invaluable approach for overcoming the problem many of us see –local and state governments unwilling or unable to...

ACEs, Adversity's Impact Lessons learned integrating ACEs science into health clinics: Staff first, THEN patients Launching a revolution Stress is a key to understanding many social determinants of health Is trauma driving some eating disorders? Adverse childhood experiences: What we know, what we don't know, and what should happen next Childhood maltreatment initiates a developmental cascade that leads to relationship dysfunction in emerging adulthood Report reveals link between poverty,...

One of my friends who are currently living in China shared some valuable information about Corona Virus. Please you are requested to do the needful at your end. May God bless you all and give health to affected people in the world. Please spread the information and play your part to keep yourself safe and help others to be safe. ”Most of the precautionary measures have been propagated by the Governments already. However, I would like to bring some important points regarding current COVID 19...

In this episode, Matt discusses trauma-sensitive education with Dr. Eric Rossen. Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP, is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, and a credentialed National Register Health Service psychologist. He currently serves as the director of professional development and standards for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Dr. Rossen has worked in public schools and in independent practice and has served as a college...

My friend Lynn keeps sharing this guide on social media. While most of us are sharing news, and maybe panic, she is inviting her loved ones to find a bit of calm and comfort online. She said she likes the content and the app so I checked it out and there are free resources such as guided meditations, pre-recorded talks, and a daily live podcast at 3 p.m. EST. For the healthcare workers who are really stretched and stressed, there's free access to the 10% happier app. Here's an excerpt from...

By Robby Edwards, University of Arkansas News, March 16, 2020 The results of a research project on mental health care for U.S. military personnel suggests preventive steps prior to life-changing adulthood events could be as equally important as intervention measures. "Identifying Risk and Resilience Factors Associated with the Likelihood of Seeking Mental Health Care Among U.S. Army Soldiers-in-Training," co-authored by James Duncan, instructor in U of A's human development and family...

By Mary Holden, Medium, March 15, 2020 Trauma. You’ve experienced it at points in your life, but if you experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences, you’ve got an ACE score. The ACE study, pioneered by Vincent J. Felitti, M.D., and Robert Anda, M.D. is valid science. These doctors proved the direct relationship between trauma experienced in childhood and adult health. Pandemics, and panic purchasing, are causing stress-related traumas for everyone right now... [ Please click here to read more .]

By Al Tompkins and Sidney Tompkins, Poynter., March 15, 2020 I have been hearing from journalists who are stressed out by this nonstop COVID-19 coverage. Journalists tell me they spend all day talking with experts who are warning that the worst is yet to come and with people who are worrying about how to keep themselves and their families healthy. They report cancellation after cancellation while watching their retirement savings dwindle in the Wall Street storm. My wife, licensed...

Hello All ~ I'd like to share this invitation to find moments of presence. We may be physically distancing but we can certainly still connect with ourselves and our community; here is one way to do that. I will be facilitating a slow to moderate paced practice at 9:00am (Pacific Time) tomorrow morning, Tuesday [March 17, 2020]. I hope this email finds you in time; if not, there will be other opportunities. Please follow this link to the schedule options and return often for additions and...