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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Urges Americans to Recenter Their Lives Around Relationships, Service, and Purpose Washington, D.C. – Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released his Parting Prescription for America - PDF , weaving together reflections on his personal and professional experiences having spent six of the last ten years as our nation’s Surgeon General. Throughout his service, the Surgeon General has sought to understand the root causes of pain and unhappiness...

If perfectionism is the enemy of good, compassionate, flexible striving for excellence may be the wiser approach.

Healthcare is a complex business, with understanding trauma-informed care and embedding it into the system being even more complex, but this manuscript offers deep insights into what to consider and how to move forward to create healthier futures and outcomes for all. Frontiers | Negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and absence of positive childhood experiences on healthcare employees: survey findings built on 10 years of trauma-informed development

To read more of Dr. Glenn Schiraldi's article, please click here, Breaking the Cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences | Psychology Today . Image: Source Key points Effective parenting is a learned skill. Those who didn't see effective parenting modeled at home can nevertheless become very effective parents. The consistent application of effective parenting practices promotes healthy adjustment in children. Congratulations! You’ve worked hard to heal the inner wounds from childhood adversity...

A person does skateboard tricks in Los Angeles. A new study says “disconnected youth” are being left behind. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Reuters By Felicia Mello, Cal Matters, May 13, 2024 A new analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California finds the state’s economy is leaving a significant share of young people behind . More than 1 in 10 Californians between the ages of 16 and 24 were not in school, working, or looking for a job in 2022, the Institute found. That’s lower...

To read more, please click here, San Diego Workforce Innovation High School Celebrates their TREC Organizational Accreditation | Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) A joyous celebration on Friday, February 10, 2023 honoring the leadership of Area Superintendent Lindsay Reese, Principal Amanda Clark, and all staff members with San Diego Workforce Innovation High Schools’ Chula Vista, Linda Vista and National City Learning Centers! Craig Beswick, Vice-President, School Development...

To view the December 2024 newsletter, please click here, Take a Look inside TREC's first year! Dear TREC Community, What an extraordinary and exhilarating year 2024 has been for TREC! As we reflect on our journey, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for all that we've accomplished together. From the launch of our 1.25.24 program to the milestone of December 5, 2024, we've seen remarkable progress: 3,300 TREC courses completed, 470 Trauma-Resilient Professionals Certified, and 22...

Nationwide, Native students miss school far more frequently than their peers, but not at Watonga High School shown on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Watonga, Oklahoma. Credit: Nick Oxford / AP Photo By Felix Clary, EdSource, December 3, 2024 As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed in the Oklahoma district — a job that begins with getting them to school. She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She...

To read the blog post, please click here, Diego Valley East Charter School Celebrates their TREC Organizational Accreditation | Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) . Over a decade ago, we saw the birth of Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) at Diego Valley East Charter School (DVE) in El Cajon, CA. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 DVE staff and students celebrated their TREC Accreditation as a Trauma-Resilient Organization! The celebration was not only a recognition of the...

Congratulations to Principal Victor Contreras and Principal Mary Reagan for your team’s dedication and heart-centered work in becoming TREC Accredited Trauma-Resilient Organization. Over seventy-five colleagues celebrated on January 29, 2024, at Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation. Food was provided by BJ’s Catering, and some of the TREC Team, Craig Beswick, Vice-President School Development Division, TREC Director, Staci Roth, and Dana Brown, PACEs Science Statewide Facilitator...

Ever heard about Trauma Informed Schools Kenya? Well, we have been around, almost 3 years now and counting. How has the been the progress? Almost 3 years ago I, the Founder/Director of Trauma Informed Schools Kenya featured on PACEs Champions Corner. Interviewed by Silvia Paul. https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/paces-champion-rebeccah-ndung-u-launches-trauma-informed-schools-in-kenya TISK is a non profit making , non governmental organization registered and situated in Nairobi -Kenya.

Drive Impactful Change in Your Work Environment The Trauma-Resilient Professional Certification is designed for educators, social workers, mental health providers, and community leaders who want to develop an understanding on the impact of trauma, build resilience, and foster trusted relationships with those they serve. Please click here Trauma-Resilient Professional Certification | Trauma Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) to learn more. Attached, please find attached a 3-page overview.