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PCANC: For Economic Justice and a More Equitable Future for All

Economic stability is family stability. Leaders like A. Philip Randolph and Fannie Lou Hamer fought tirelessly for economic empowerment, advocating for better wages, fair housing, and equal opportunities for Black families. Their work laid the foundation for policies that strengthen household financial stability—a proven way to reduce risk factors for child abuse and neglect. At Positive Childhood Alliance NC, we know that economic support is essential for children’s well-being. When...

I'm seeking a SUD treatment center in Nashville, TN (or anywhere in the US), serving either adolescents and/or adults who use ACEs-10 but have not yet used PACEs in their assessment process.

Introduction I'm a PMH nurse in grad school for my DNP, and the curriculum requires developing and implementing a quality improvement DNP project. My DNP project involves adding PACEs tools (Hays-Grudo & Morris, 2020) to the ACEs-10 assessment in the substance use disorder (SUD) population, either adolescents or adults. In search of My DNP project is well conceptualized, but I'm seeking a SUD practice site to implement the project . Specifically, I'm seeking a SUD treatment center in...

Halfway Homes Near Me: A Path to Sustainable Recovery

Transitioning from addiction treatment to independent living requires structured support. A halfway house near me offers that bridge, blending accountability and independence. Whether you’re searching for resources in your area or considering options like Haven House , understanding halfway homes is crucial for long-term success in recovery. What Is a Halfway House? A halfway house, often called a sober living home, provides a drug-free environment for individuals in recovery. These homes...

Breaking the Cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences (Psychology Today)

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...

Using Trauma-Responsive Approaches in the U.S. Justice System

Exciting news! The formidable trauma-informed justice expert Becky Haas and Childhood Trauma Consultant Beth Tyson are teaming up to offer a live webinar: "Using Trauma-Responsive Approaches in the U.S. Justice System." This event will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST. This webinar offers a roadmap for professionals eager to make meaningful changes within the justice and family court system by embedding trauma-informed practices into everyday interactions and...

Readiness for Trauma-Informed Health Care and uptake of ACEs Screening

Brigid McCaw, MD, MS, MPH, FACP and Edward Machtinger, MD, will be joined by Nicole Eberhart, PhD, for the presentation November 18, 2024, at Noon PDT, 1 pm MT, 2 pm CT and 3 pm ET. Continuing our series from the TIHCER Special Section on TIC in The Permanente Journal… Readiness for Trauma-Informed Health Care and uptake of ACEs Screening: Learnings from the California ACEs Learning and Quality Improvement Collaborative (CALQIC) We will present evaluation data from CALQIC, a 48 clinic and...

EXCITING NEWS – PACEs Connection is BACK!

Former PACEs Connection employees Dana Brown (L) with Vincent Felitti, MD, co-author of the 1998 Adverse Childhood Experiences study, and Carey Sipp (R) in San Diego in January, 2024. The last few months have been quite challenging, but we pushed, persevered, and didn’t give up hope. The “we” is Carey Sipp and Dana Brown. We were long-time staff members of PACEs Connection determined to reinstate the website and the resources and information we provide to communities after the platform went...

Audiobook Now Available For "It's Not About Food, Drugs or Alchohol: It's About Healing Complex PTSD"

Hello Everyone! After many months spent in the studio recording the audio version of my book, It's Not About Food, Drugs or Alcohol: It's About Healing Complex PTSD... I can finally announce that it's done and was just released on Audible, Amazon. Music, and iTunes! My book is part memoir, part science-based research, and part healing guide and workbook. This is why I like to say that buying this audiobook is like getting three books for the price of one. It also includes a PDF with several...

Plans afoot to bring stability to PACEs Connection

To all of you, who, like me, love this website and want to see it and its communities flourish as we work to prevent and heal trauma; build resiliency: please know there is a move afoot by a small group of strategic partners to find a suitable host for PACEs Connection. More will be announced in the coming days. In the meantime, friends, we are figuring out email addresses and other communications logistics and opportunities. PEACE! Carey Sipp, former director of strategic partnerships ...

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