Dear TRI Community, We remain deeply saddened by the immense loss and hardship faced by so many who have been impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. AND we find hope as each day brings new stories of determination, generosity, and kindness , reminding us of the strength of this community even in the face of profound challenges. At TRI, we remain committed to working alongside members of our community in the affected areas , recognizing the vital role they play in the recovery process. We...

To read more of Todd Martens' article, please click here, 'Survivor's guilt' is real right now in L.A . Image: source ((Photo illustration by Jim Cooke / Los Angeles Times; photo by Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)) Los Angeles is a place that feels physically and emotionally fractured these days. For tens of thousands who are displaced, routine is a near impossibility. Others carry on with little visible change to their daily life. Yet that doesn't mean there isn't a heavy inner...

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...

The article from Mindful.org delves into the practice of gratitude, highlighting its profound effects on our well-being and relationships. It explains how gratitude can significantly improve our mental health and foster stronger connections with others. The piece offers an insightful guide on how to cultivate a more appreciative mindset through mindfulness. Read Article Here www.mindful.org

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 ...