Tagged With "Adverse Babyhood Experiences"
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It Makes Sense
I felt inadequate and ill-prepared to speak to licensed mental health professionals about ACEs. But when I was asked to attend the 40th Annual Training Institute on Behavioral Health & Addictive Disorders in Clearwater, Florida to represent ACEs Connection, I was honored and eager. My background is in health planning, not mental or behavioral health. I review health data and look for gaps and inequities. My time is spent looking for and addressing the health needs of a community. So,...
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January 12th: Resilience Documentary ~ Community Film Screening & Discussion
Join us as we screen the documentary RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope and delve into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. This will be a learning event with facilitated discussion. Register HERE! Partnership between The Winter Park Public Library, City of Winter Park Parks & Recreation, Bridging the Color Divide, Hannibal Square Heritage Center, Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education...
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League of Women Voters Hot Topics: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
League of Women Voters Orange County - Hot Topics Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): The Biggest Public Health Crisis You've Never Heard of March 11th, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Sorosis Club: 501 E. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801 ACEs are traumatic experiences that occur in childhood (0-17 years) and are now scientifically linked to changes in the brain that lead to an astounding increase in a lifetime of poor life outcomes. Tragic outcomes include suicide, chronic diseases (cancer/heart...
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Researchers show adverse childhood events contribute to lower self-control among teens [Florida International University]
MIAMI , Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known to lead to a number of negative health and behavior outcomes, including delinquent and criminal behavior. A new study has found exposure to adverse childhood experiences is also associated with lower self-control in teenagers, especially when those experiences are related to maltreatment. Researchers in Florida and Michigan found that a greater variety of adverse experiences in childhood leads to lower levels...
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RESILIENCE ~ Community Film Screening & Discussion
Join us as we screen the documentary RESILIENCE and delve into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Register Here Sunday, January 12th, 2-4 pm Winter Park Community Center 721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 Facilitator: Pernell Bush, MSW, CNP Key Counseling Solutions Free (registration required): Register Here 18+ Documentary Synopsis: “Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by...
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Upates, good news, recommendation and link to register for Making Meaningful Change: Addressing ACEs through Public Policy Webinar February 18
The World Health Organization has compiled a recent meta-analysis about how much ACEs cost us Millions of adults across Europe and north America live with a legacy of ACEs. Their findings suggest that a 10% reduction in ACE prevalence could equate to annual savings of $105 billion. Programs to prevent ACEs and moderate their effects are available. Rebalancing expenditure towards ensuring safe and nurturing childhoods would be economically beneficial and relieve pressures on health-care...
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We must respond to the health crisis of adverse childhood experiences [Bangor Daily News]
By Joyce Schelling, opinion guest columnist • December 16, 2019 4:05 pm Maine has the nation’s highest rate of anxiety and the third highest rate of depression among children ages 3-7. It is above the national rate for behavior problems and children diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD). The average number of suicides per year by youth under age 20 is well above the national average and has risen by 50 percent in just five years. It’s time to ask if...
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Creator of Childhood Trauma Pilot In Manchester Will Join Pappas at State of the Union [Pappas.House.Gov]
Lara Quiroga started the first ACERT program in Manchester in 2015 at Amoskeag Health, in collaboration with the Manchester Police Department and YWCA NH, which has since expanded to Laconia and Concord. Congressman Pappas is the House sponsor of legislation to nationalize her initiative. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that Lara Quiroga of Manchester will be his guest at the State of the Union address on February 4, 2020. In October 2019, Pappas...
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Ending cycle of violence starts with making children priority [Orlando Sentinel]
By Guest Columnists Rachel C. Allen and Dr. Judi Addelston “Teenage time bombs: A generation in danger,” a series of South Florida Sun-Sentinel stories printed in the Orlando Sentinel between Dec. 15 and 19, might lead readers to fear our children. Today, thanks to the research of Vincent Felliti and Robert Anda, we have a pathway to resilience and healing from the violence we see in our communities. Felitti and Anda studied the relationship of health risk behavior and disease in adulthood...
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Re: Ending cycle of violence starts with making children priority [Orlando Sentinel]
Powerful and terrific piece. Thank you for writing it and sharing it. C.
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Re: RESILIENCE ~ Community Film Screening & Discussion
Hello Kelsey. I just joined ACEsconnection because I plan to coordinate the writing of a book on ACEs resilience. Some would say I have thrived despite seven ACEs. I am planning a book which would follow theformat of Alcoholics Anonymous' Big Book. You can read my posts on Ask the Community in search of writers. Unfortunately, i will not be able to attend your presentation of the documentary, "Resilience." Will the audience be primarily health professionals or will there also be many ACEs...
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Re: RESILIENCE ~ Community Film Screening & Discussion
Hi Charles, Sorry I didn't see your comment until now! I am excited that you are writing a book about ACEs resilience and you sounds like such a great resource for Florida in this journey of waking up to the impact of ACEs. I hope you will consider registering for the Creating a Resilient Community: From Trauma to Healing Conference happening on April 21st, 2020. Registration opens tomorrow! https://valenciacollege.edu/st...e/annual-conference/ We also have another screening of resilience on...
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Re: RESILIENCE ~ Community Film Screening & Discussion
Does anyone know of any ACE activity happening in the Avon Park, Sebring area?
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The Traumatic Impact of Racism on Young People and How to Talk About It [Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg]
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg (Keynote speaker from the recent Creating a Resilient Community Conference) shared the excerpt from his book Reaching Teens titled The Traumatic Impact of Racism on Young People and How to Talk About It. This is a valuable resource for anyone interacting with youth and we are providing the excerpt as an attachment here for you to read and share. Also, Dr. Ginsburg will be coming back to our community (virtually) and you’ll be invited to his workshop. Look out for the...
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Last chance to apply for a scholarship for the Creating a Resilient Community Conference!
Apply for a Scholarship In this new video PJI Director, Rachel Allen shares some exciting information regarding what you can expect at the upcoming Conference! Register for the Conference Conference Overview: The Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, the Creating a Resilient Community Network and Title Sponsor, Orlando Health, are excited to invite you to register for the Third Annual Creating a Resilient Community (CRC): From Trauma...
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Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs): 10 New Categories of Adversity Before a Child's 3rd Birthday [2020 Mom]
Reprinted from PACEs in Maternal Health By Veronique Mead Introduction Adverse babyhood experiences (ABEs) are a new construct derived from large bodies of research that identify a different group of risk factors from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ABEs influence infant and maternal morbidity and mortality as well as risk for chronic illnesses and other chronic conditions in the child as well as symptoms in fathers and other partners. Like ACEs, the effects of ABEs add up to increase...
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Re: Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs): 10 New Categories of Adversity Before a Child's 3rd Birthday [2020 Mom]
Thank you for sharing this!
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2021 ACEs Awareness Campaign in Charlotte County, FL
Monday, November 15 th , 2021 marks the launch of Charlotte County’s ACEs awareness week to raise awareness about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and to highlight the importance of fostering Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in the lives of our children and youth. Last year, the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners granted an ACEs awareness county proclamation; however, still in the throws of COVID-19 precautions and response, our community was unable to celebrate the...
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Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice with Special Guest, Becky Haas, Pioneer in Developing Trauma-Informed Judicial Initiatives
Please join us for our new series entitled: Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice. This monthly virtual Zoom series will feature conversations facilitated by Dr. Porter Jennings-McGarity, PhD/LCSW, PACEs Connection’s criminal justice consultant, with special guests to discuss the need for trauma-informed criminal justice system reform. Using a PACEs-science lens, this series will examine the relationship between trauma and the criminal justice system, what needs changing, and strategies being...
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Newly Published Article Outlines Local Training Efforts for Trauma-Informed Policing
Dr. Jeffrey Goltz, Dean of the School of Public Safety (SPS) at Valencia College and Public Safety sector chair for the Creating a Resilient Community (CRC) Network recently published an article in the International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership (2022). In the article, Dr. Goltz outlines the leadership strategy for equitable policing education and training at Valencia. This strategy included the assembly of a Taskforce that would review and assess current training and education...
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Do You Work with OR Identify with "Migrant", "Immigrant", or "Refugee" Populations? Learn More About the Ulysses Syndrome And Ways To Heal Project
Have you ever heard of the Ulysses Syndrome ? Lucy Roberts (a partner of the CRC Network) and her team at Hui International launched a program to raise awareness of the migratory mournings (stressors) experienced by many migrants and refugees around the world. Anyone working with immigrants or refugees might find it useful to learn about the syndrome, and ways that individuals can heal. Dr. Joseba Achotegui, professor at the University of Barcelona and psychiatrist, coined the term "Ulysses...
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New Study Reveals the Effect of Racism and Poverty on Children's Brains (PBS)
Childhood trauma can have lasting psychological effects. A new study has found that early childhood stress from racism, poverty and other traumas can change the structure of children’s developing brains. Nathaniel Harnett, a neuroscientist at McLean Hospital and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss the study’s findings in this video. Full Title: Racial Disparities in Adversity During Childhood and the False Appearance of...