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By Joy Ashford, USA TODAY, April 6, 2023 According to many therapists and mental health professionals, sometimes trauma isn't derived from one-time, extreme life events like a tragic tornado , a school shooting or a car crash. Many people have reported they also experience generational trauma , meaning they suffer from the lingering effects of intense short-term or chronic stressors felt by their family or community. “I define generational trauma as incidents that live in our body, and in...

Proper nutrition is a key ingredient in rewiring your clients traumatized neural pathways. Yet, research shows that nutrition is not part of trauma treatment. In fact, Nutrition and trauma are on two different planets. Join Dr. Scott Sells on April 12 from 12 - 1 pm ET to learn an FST (Family Systems Trauma) Nutritional Self-Assessment Handout to help talk to your families about nutrition and its potential benefits through a nutritional brain change. Dr. Sells will share a case study using...

Note: This is the third year PACEs Connection has served as a media sponsor of the National Week of Conversation. We invite our members to join us as participants by sharing the word and signing up for the events! What is National Week Of Conversation? National Week of Conversation was created for those exhausted by division and hatred. You’re invited to bring your passion for issues in an environment where you can be heard. We welcome all Americans, across our many differences, into...

Ohio Children’s Trust Fund Free Resources Available for Ohio Families and Organizations Through Ohio Children's Trust Fund COLUMBUS, Ohio , April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio's state chapter for Prevent Child Abuse America is emphasizing the importance of Positive Childhood Experiences during April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month, by encouraging all adults to Be A Hero in the Eyes of a Child. Nicole Sillaman , Executive Director of the Ohio Children's Trust Fund (OCTF), explains that...

This online interactive workshop is for all therapists since most people have experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault by the time they are adults. Groundbreaking for a workshop about sexual healing, this workshop is led by a therapist, Reena Bernards, LCMFT , as well as a leader and author in the survivor movement, Donna Jenson, MA, each bringing their own unique perspective. The workshop will cover the stages of healing from an attachment lens, as well as techniques of...

Letting Go & Loss

In case it is of interest to you, please see the information below from Public Health Advocates. If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Public Health Advocates. Public Health Advocates is excited to share that they are hiring! All Children Thrive, California (ACT), is searching for a Policy Campaign Coach. To learn more about this opportunity, click here. Please consider sharing this new resource with your networks and thank you for your partnership.

The Clinton-Era Adoption Law That Still Devastates Black Families Today By Dorothy Roberts Nov 21, 2022 This month marks the 25 th anniversary of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 . Promoted as a way to rescue children—especially Black children—languishing in America’s overloaded foster system , ASFA has had the opposite impact. By speeding up termination of parents’ rights, it has dramatically increased the chances that Black families, which are disproportionately separated by...

From Prevent Child Abuse America, Illustration: From website, Prevent Child Abuse America, Accessed: April 6, 2023 Have you ever found yourself thinking about the ways in which you can make a difference in a child’s life? Here is a list of ten ways to help prevent child abuse that are simple, every day actions that can make a big impact. After you read these tips, check out Connect the Dots to learn more about how you can make a difference and to connect with others in your community who are...

By EndCAN, Illustration: EndCAN, The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect, March 6, 2023 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Sadly, the likelihood that you or someone you know has been affected by child abuse or neglect is very high. This is a pandemic that affects individuals long into adulthood and has been proven to be directly linked to diseases, disorders, and cancers. The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) works tirelessly to move the...

By From Child Welfare Information Gateway, Accessed: April 6, 2023 National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help to protect children and strengthen families. [ Please click here to view resources .]