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6th Orange County ACEs Task Force Meeting Notes
Orange County ACEs Task Force AGENDA October 19, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Laguna Woods Village Elm Room - Community Center 24351 El Toro Road Laguna Woods, CA 92630 Attendees: Connie Hornyak, Kathy Brous, Marguerite Bonnet, Marlene Sanders, Mary Brogdon. Welcome & Introductions Mindfulness Minutes/Intention - We didn’t practice meditation; all members present were excited to discuss the Agenda. E ducation Committee Work Group Paper Tigers: Debrief Friday, 10/14/16, Screening at...
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7th Orange County ACEs Task Force Meeting Agenda
Orange County ACEs Task Force AGENDA November 16, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Laguna Woods Village Elm Room - Community Center 24351 El Toro Road Laguna Woods, CA 92630 Welcome & Introductions - Share how you’re feeling in your heart presently. E ducation Committee Work Group Resilience: Friday November 18th, 2016 7:00- 9:00 pm Center for Spiritual Living, San Clemente - View Resilience Screening - Update logistics of Friday’s screening (encourage to sit up front rows at Center) -...
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ACEs Connection Information (updated with ACEs Science 101 FAQ)
This post has links to a quick welcome tour through ACEsConnection, a link to a How-To Directory where you can find easy steps to post a blog and many other cools things, a link to FAQs about ACEs Science 101, and an overview of the ACEs Connection Network, which includes ACEsConnection.com and our sister news site for the general public, ACEsTooHigh.com.
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California issues update on state residents' ACE scores from 2011 & 2013 surveys
The latest adverse childhood experiences survey from the California Department of Public Health shows that 42% of the population has an ACE score of 3 or higher; 16% have an ACE score of 4 or higher. Those with an ACE score of 4 or higher are: 3x more likely to be current smokers 4x more likely to have a depressive disorder 2x more likely to have asthma 2x more likely to be obese 4x more likely to have COPD 3x more likely to have a stroke Here are a few other highlights from the six-page...
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Directory of ACEs Connection How-Tos
JOIN How-To: Join ACEs Connection How-To: Join ACEs Connection Groups INVITE How-To: Invite Others to Join ACEs Connection How-To: Invite Others to Join an ACEs Connection Group SIGN IN & UPDATE PROFILE How-To: Sign In to ACEs Connection How-To: Update Your Profile and Contact Info How-To: Add or Change a Profile Picture EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS How-To: Customize Your Email Notifications for ACEs Connection Main Site How-To: Customize Your Email Notifications for ACEs...
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Orange County’s “Healing Childhood Trauma!” Meeting Notes June 15, 2016
Orange County’s “Healing Childhood Trauma!” 2nd Meeting: June 15, 2016 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Location: Laguna Woods Village - Elm Room - Community Center 24351 El Toro Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 Attendees: (alphabetical) Marguerite Bonnett, Mary Brogdon, Kathy Brous, Dana Brown, Jane DeVries, Marlene Sanders, Betsy Starkweather, Jennifer Marlene Swanson Welcome & Introductions Thanking Betsy Starkweather for graciously reserving our meeting space, Dana welcomed everyone and invited them...
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Neurofeedback works: Van der Kolk
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk MD just posted a webinar on Neurofeedback that knocked me out. "Nothing I know can do that," he said, on first seeing Neurofeedback's results. This changes the map of trauma healing. Watch now; it may not be up long. I had a big emotional reaction to his revelations on how my brain still doesn't work in some areas . Click for van der Kolk video and to see what happened to me: http://attachmentdisorderhealing.com/neurofeedback-van-der-kolk/ Please forward this your...
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Orange County ACEs Task Force Agenda - 10/19/16
Orange County ACEs Task Force AGENDA October 19, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Laguna Woods Village Elm Room - Community Center 24351 El Toro Road Laguna Woods, CA 92630 Welcome & Introductions - Mindfulness Minutes/Intention Education Committee Work Group - Paper Tigers: Debrief Friday, 10/14, Screening at Center for Spiritual Living - What went well? - How can we improve? - What did we learn which will support our Resilience screening? - How will we honor our attendee’s...
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Orange County ACEs Task Force Blog for 10/19/16 Meeting
Orange County ACEs Task Force (OCATF) has launched two movie screenings with the graciousness of the Center for Spiritual Living located at 1201 Puerto Del Sol, San Clemente, CA 92673, hosting Paper Tigers on Friday, October 14, 2016. Resilience will be screened on Friday, November 18th, 2016. Five leaders attended our sixth OCATF meeting. Discussing the Paper Tigers documentary screening; we reflected on what went well and what could be improved upon. To create a better viewing experience,...
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Orange County ACEs Task Force Blog for 9/21/16 Meeting
We had our 5th Orange County ACEs Task Force meeting on Wednesday September 21st. We have two new members; welcome to Floree McFadden and Tammy Ramsay. Dana Brown was very thoughtful to attend the meeting via speakerphone and could offer her insight when needed; thank you Dana! The meeting began with a five-minute mindful meditation exercise led by Marlene Sanders. It was nice to start our meeting with Focus and Relaxation. Some of our group members had questions regarding where to locate...
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Orange County ACEs Task Force Meeting Agenda
Orange County ACEs Task Force AGENDA January 17, 2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Laguna Woods Village - Performing Arts Conference Room 23822 Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 92630 Share highlight of your role with OC ACEs Task Force in 2016 - Share how you’re feeling in your heart of your journey as a community leader Participatory Decision Making Process Develop Shared Understandings * Education Committee Work Group Resilience: Friday November 18th, 2016 7:00- 9:00 pm Center for Spiritual...
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Orange County ACEs Task Force Meeting Agenda 2/21/17
Orange County ACEs Task Force AGENDA February 21, 2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Laguna Woods Village - Performing Arts Conference Room 23822 Avenida Sevilla Laguna Woods, CA 92630 Please RSVP with: Mary Brogdon- Organizer mlbrogdon@mac.com (714)624-4368 Inform Guard that you are attending the Information Meeting. - Mindfulness Moment - Shared Understandings - Welcome new visitors - Sign card of gratitude for Dr. Heather & Rev. Pattie Center for Spiritual Living - Update from...
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Re: 6th Orange County ACEs Task Force Meeting Notes
What an amazing group of leaders! Congratulations to the Orange County ACEs Task Force for your launch of both Paper Tigers and Resilience at the Center for Spiritual Living! Tremendously exciting momentum gaining traction in Orange County...
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Re: 3rd "Healing Orange County from Childhood Trauma" Meeting
Hello Dear Marlene & Dana Forgive me but above "click for Agenda and Meeting notes" does not link to anything. Probably best to wait until you have the promised summary of Connie's talk, then put live urls on both, then re-notify members of this blog. Thank you for all that you do! Hugs Kathy
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Re: Orange County ACEs Task Force Blog for 10/19/16 Meeting
Very much look forward to hearing about your Resilience screening. Hope you have the Resilience Facilitator Guide that may be of use in planning the break-out groups. Once you have the questions for the break-out groups, please share so we can share with other communities if you wouldn't mind.
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Re: Orange County ACEs Task Force Blog for 10/19/16 Meeting
Hello Gail, Thank you for the idea about the Resilience Facilitator Guide ; I will look into that... Yes, we will absolutely share the outcome of the Resilience screening and our questions for the break-out groups with the community. Have a lovely weekend! Kindly, Marlene
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Trauma-informed policing: Learn how three highly experienced community leaders strengthen ties between police and community
ACEs initiative participants in communities where there is tension between the community and law enforcement will want to join Becky Haas in a compelling conversation on law enforcement, ACEs science, COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement and protests. Haas is a nationally recognized adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) science initiative builder and trainer. She and colleagues Renee Wilson-Simmons, the head of the ACE Awareness Foundation of Memphis, Tennessee, and Maggi Duncan,...
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Directory of ACEs Connection How-Tos
JOIN How-To: Join ACEs Connection How-To: Join ACEs Connection Groups INVITE How-To: Invite Others to Join ACEs Connection How-To: Invite Others to Join an ACEs Connection Group SIGN IN & UPDATE PROFILE How-To: Sign In to ACEs Connection How-To: Update Your Profile and Contact Info How-To: Add or Change a Profile Picture EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS How-To: Customize Your Email Notifications for ACEs Connection Main Site How-To: Customize Your Email Notifications for ACEs...
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American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapters ACEs Connection Community
The 4 American Academy of Pediatrics California (AAPCA) Chapters have combined efforts to create a community page on ACEs Connection. This is a curated space for pediatricians to view relevant events and resources as well as have dialogue on the ACEs Aware initiative, implementation, best practices and more. www.acesconnection.com/g/orange-county-ca-aces-connection/blog/respite-building-a-trauma-informed-community-conference-2021
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We’ve changed our name to PACEs Connection!
We have some very exciting news! As of today, ACEs Connection is now PACEs Connection. PACEs stands for Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
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Check-In Challenge Success for Mental Health Awareness Month
This past May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, CHOC challenged the community to “check in” on each other with a five-week “Check-In Challenge,” which was created by its volunteer mental health advocacy committee. Each Monday, CHOC challenged its social media and blog followers, as well as providers and staff, to check in with a different community group, from caregivers to “strong friends.” The need to “check in” was inspired by the experience of living through the pandemic for well over...
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Growing Resilient Communities Embraces the New Year: Welcome CRC Fellows, Grow with Google Partnership Announcement & Unveiling New Interactive Tools
To prepare for the year ahead, we have a few very special announcements we’re excited to share. First, we’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the 700+ community champions, facilitators, managers, and advocates in our COOP and Growing Resilient Communities program for your commitment.
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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...