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Strategies 2.0 Capitol Regional Learning Community 2019 kick-off
Please join the 2019 kick-off session of the Strategies 2.0 Capitol Regional Learning Community on March 7. The Capitol Learning Community will discuss the State funding opportunities and align them with local priorities at the first meeting in the new year. The meeting will also provide training and evaluation of the Community Resilience Toolkit which was launched late last year. Please see the attachment for more information. Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time: 12PM to 2:30PM Location:...
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The Economics of Child Abuse: A Study of California
While the impact of maltreatment on a child and their family is devastating, child maltreatment also has serious effects far beyond those for the victim. Maltreatment results in ongoing costs to taxpayers, institutions, businesses, and society at large. Local communities bear the brunt of these costs in the form of medical, educational, and judicial costs, though more tragic signs are seen in homelessness, addiction, and teen pregnancy. To create a concrete understanding of the widespread...
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THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
The 2016-2017 Yolo County Education and Equity Summit Series Presents:THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES Speaker: Daniel Ewon Choe, Ph.D. DATE: November 9, 2016 TIME: 3:00pm - 4:30pm PLACE: Yolo County Of ce of Education 1280 Santa Anita Court, Ste. 120, Woodland Please register by: November 2, 2016 GO HERE to register (http://www.ycoe.org/summit-series/register) SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL INFORMATION
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Toxic Stress, Behavioral Health, and the Next Major Era in Public Health by Mental Health America
To view the document, click on the following link: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/toxic-stress-behavioral-health-and-next-major-era-public-health
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TRAININGS: Upcoming local trainings from Strateiges 2.0
Trauma-Informed Care LOCATION: The Child Abuse Prevention Center, Sacramento, CA DATE: February 11, 2020, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Facilitating Change Talk LOCATION: The Child Abuse Prevention Center, Sacramento, CA DATE: Thursday, February 13, 2020, 9:00 - 4:00 pm For more information and to register: https:// strategiesca.asentialms.com/ catalog/
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Trauma-Informed in Education - Training Series (Sacramento, CA)
For more information or to register, click here . See attached flier for detailed information. Bringing together proven systematic behavioral communication and conflict resolution strategies to diffuse, calm and heal so that schools become more resilient. Anxiety and depression in students is running rampant. Workplace stress for educators and staff as well as rising litigation costs for schools are also top concerns for communities across the country. How can we reduce tension and improve...
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Trauma Sensitive Schools - June 12, 2017 - UPDATED INFORMATION FOR THOSE FROM OUTSIDE AGENCIES & DISTRICTS
UPDATED NOTE: For Outside Agencies and Districts – Thank you for your interest, we are happy to have you, please complete the form (Attached) below and email to Nicole LoBese (nicole.lobese@sanjuan.edu). by 5pm on JUNE 2, 2017. Brief summary of the day – Keynotes focus on ACEs study, physiology and neurology of the brain and impact of trauma on behavior. Participants would gain basic understanding of the brain science of reactivity and stress, how staff can prevent and intervene with...
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TWO Oak Park Promise Neighborhood Community Events Coming Up!
Please join Mayor Kevin Johnson and others for the next Oak Park Promise Neighborhood Community Meeting on Thursday June 30th at 6:00pm. Working with many providers in the community they have made great headway to create a comprehensive cradle to career pipeline where all our Oak Park children and residents can thrive. WHEN: Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT) WHERE: The Guild Theater - 2828 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 To learn more and register for tonight's event go...
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UCD Looking for Focus Group Participants on Hospital Use, Transportation, etc.
Hello Friends, I have been working with a couple of doctors/researchers from UC Davis Medical center to create conversation around why community members use the transportation to the hospitals they do, why community members choose the hospital they do and how to better response times to incident sites. These researchers are looking for participants for a focus groups to discuss these questions. If you would like to be a part of this or know anyone who would, please email...
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Unique opportunity to receive *Travel Assistance* to a health conference!
The conference will focus on how we can deliver better care through coordinated, data-driven, and patient-centered approaches—with attention to the social correlates of health like housing, transportation, hunger, and education.
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Upcoming Workshop (2/22/16): "No Such Thing As a Bad Kid"
No Such Thing As a Bad Kid: Understanding and Responding to Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges Using Positive, Strength-Based Approaches ($75; purchase orders accepted)
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WORKSHOP: A Healthier, Happier You!
Mark Your Calendars and Don’t Miss Dr. Susan Biali Haas workshop; A Healthier, Happier You: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Live a Resilient Life! Are you lacking work-life balance, feeling burnt out, suffering from staff turnover and need a positive boost? If this is you, then don’t miss this one-time event! The Office of Child Abuse Prevent is excited to present, a FREE full day workshop , Dr. Susan Biali Haas will share personal experiences and wisdom to get you motivated. Dr. Biali...
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Workshop: SUPPORTING FAMILIES with PARENTAL DEPRESSION
The River Valley chapter of the Infant Development Association is giving a presentation on Parental Depression. The event is on Friday, November 3 at the Sacramento County Office of Education Office. There is a fee for the event and registration is required. The flier and registration form are attached. I will also cross post this to our calendar events. Please direct any questions to Maurean Stephenson: mstephenson@scoe.net
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YBRS survey and report from Monroe County, New York
Elizabeth Meeker, an ACEs Connection member from Monroe County, New York shared that her county schools added ACEs questions to their Youth Behavioral Risk Survey (YBRS) in 2015, which is administered to students in schools. They were kind enough to share the instrument as well as a summary report of findings (both attached here). Elizabeth has indicated that she is available to answer questions that you all may have about the implementation of the survey. Thank you Elizabeth, for sharing!
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training's 2016
Get trained and certified in YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) You could save a life. Community members, teachers, youth workers, and parents in 11 high-need Sacramento County neighborhoods will be trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) , at no cost to participants , through a 3-year project funded by a "Now is the Time" Project AWARE Community Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). YMHFA is an...
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Community Report from #dontshootourfuturedown & the Black Child Legacy Project
If you are affected by crime & violence, victim of crime and violence and/or want to advocate for safer communities, this is an event for you.
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Complimentary Lunch & Learn: The Pain Of Trauma, The Trauma Of Pain: The Opioid Crisis Is Not What You Think
DATE: Friday, February 28, 2020 TIME : 11:30-12:00pm – Arrival & Sign-in 12:00pm-1:15pm – Lunch, Presentation and Q&A LOCATION : Piatti Sacramento 571 Pavilions Lane Sacramento, CA 95825 Hosted by : Priscilla Tran, Advanced Treatment Placement Specialist & The Sierra Tucson Group Presenter: Bennet Davis, MD – Director of Pain Recovery Program, Sierra Tucson This presentation will provide a neuroscience informed overview of what pain is, from nociceptive pain to neuropathic pain,...
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Coping As A Community: COVID-19 - Zoom Webinar with Dr. Andres Sciolla
DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2020 TIME: 12:00PM Many people have questions about ways to cope with stress experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this, the UC Davis Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has organized a weekly webinar series focused on Inclusive Practices, Holistic Health and Wellbeing. Please join me and Dr. Andres Sciolla, MD as we discuss Stress, Trauma and Resilience this Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 12 PM via Zoom. You can register at...
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Do you live in Arizona, Hawaii, California, Nevada or the US Pacific Islands? Come to our no-cost mental and school mental health Winter Institute!
Do you live in Arizona, Hawaii, California, Nevada or the US Pacific Islands?If so...Check it out! 👇 NO COST. MENTAL HEALTH & SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE. AMAZING FACULTY. JANUARY 14, 15, & 16th! LONG BEACH, CA. JOIN US. 🤝 👏 Learn more here: http://bit.ly/mhttc-winterinstitute-flyer Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egq2f9gaebafa6bd&llr=8wdk4ubab
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EFT For Families: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
FIRST EVER EFT FOR FAMILIES PRESENTATION IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA, Saturday, February 20, 2016
This CE program combines practical, concise instruction with video-taped & live examples to help clinicians apply principles of EFFT to their practice right away.
Emotionally focused family therapy is a model of practice based on conceptualizations of family distress and love through an attachment lens.
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February Meeting Summary
We are ready to start a subcommittee on developing informational materials and subcommittee to develop the goals for a steering group for Sacramento County ACEs Working Group. Send a note to Gail (gkennedy@acesconnetion.com ) if you have interest in serving on either of these committees.
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Flyers for Paper Tigers Screening and Beyond Trauma Conference
I've been watching the updates from other communities that have hosted discussions and/or conferences around Paper Tigers and am so excited for Sacramento! Julie has been super creative in promoting the Paper Tigers screenings coming to Woodland...
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For ACEsConnection members only -- a "sneak preview" of 'Resilience'!
Resilience , a documentary that looks at the birth of the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and how it spawned a movement across the world, will be coming to your personal screen in April, says Lynn Waymer, KPJR Film’s community engagement strategist. The production team is working out the details to make the documentary, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival to sold-out houses, available to ACEsConnection.com members on Sunday, April 10, at 6 pm PT/ 9 pm...
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FOSTER – Special movie screening and discussion
On behalf of HBO, Participant Media and Child Welfare Department Association (CWDA), we would like to invite you to a special screening and discussion of FOSTER on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. RSVP information and details are below. We hope you can make it! FOSTER – Special Screening and Discussion DATE: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 TIME: 6:00pm LOCATION: The Crest 1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Attire: Casual Seating is limited. Kindly RSVP by Friday, April 5 . ...
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FREE EVENT - Come learn about Trauma-Informed Care from National Experts Drs. Joyce Dorado and Chris Blodgett
Trauma-Informed Schools and the CLEAR-CA Intervention Model More Information: http://ext100.wsu.edu/clear/ Date: Friday, May 12, 2017 Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM Location: Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center (1280 Santa Anita Court, Suite 120, Woodland, CA) Event not limited to Yolo County residents. Please share with colleagues.
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Movement-Making in Buncombe County (NC): Opportunity-Based Narrative and Creation Spaces
Mobilizing action can be intimidating. Creating a movement even more so. John Hagel provides the following definition of a movement: “an organized effort mobilizing a large number of independent participants in a grassroots effort to pursue a broad agenda for change.” He indicates that there are two key ingredients in movement making: 1) compelling narratives and 2) fostering creation spaces. In Buncombe County, we are experimenting with both of these notions. Opportunity-based Narrative A...
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New Kaiser Permanente Partnership Aims to End Chronic Homelessness in 15 Communities
Press Release March 11, 2019 AUSTIN, Texas — At the annual South by Southwest Conference, Kaiser Permanente today announced a partnership with Community Solutions to help accelerate efforts to end chronic homelessness in 15 communities (scroll down for list) within Kaiser Permanente’s national footprint. As part of the new partnership, Kaiser Permanente will provide $3 million over a three-year period to Community Solutions’ Built for Zero initiative, which uses real-time data to help local...
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OCAP grants announced, applications due by 12-14-18
The Office of Child Abuse and Prevention ( OCAP ) recently announced a funding opportunity that may align with the work of California based ACEs champions. Please see the details below, the OCAP Grants link, and the attached document for further details. Copied from the website : The Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) administers federal grants, contracts, and state programs designed to promote best practices and innovative approaches to child abuse prevention, intervention, and...
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OCAP Presents Dr. Susan Biali workshop
Are you lacking work-life balance, feeling burnt out, suffering from staff turnover and need a positive boost? If this is you, then don’t miss this FREE one-time event, occurring on April 10th! The Office of Child Abuse Prevention is excited to present the full day workshop “ A Healthier, Happier You: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Live a Resilient Life ” with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, renowned author, life coach, and medical doctor. Dr. Biali Haas will share the story of how she overcame...
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Op-Ed in Ed Source Outlines Steps to Increase Mental Health Access in CA Schools
Statewide policy steps that could facilitate partnership between county mental health and school districts.
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"Paper Tigers" Screening in Sacramento
“Paper Tigers” is coming to Sacramento! On October 16, 7:00 p.m., this documentary film will be screened at the Crest Theatre. A panel will follow the film, featuring: Jamie Redford, film producer Jim Sporleder, principal of Lincoln...
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Reminder: No Resilient Sacramento Meeting in July. But Join us for Happy Hour Instead!
We will therefore not hold our regularly scheduled Resilient Sacramento meeting on that date. If you can, please join us at the Capitol! Or follow us on twitter: @acestoohigh and #4CAKidsDay17
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Free training! The Pair of ACEs: Building Community Resilience
Strategies 2.0 is offering a FREE training on Tuesday, September 18 , in Woodland: Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Community Room, Gonzales Building; 25 N. Cottonwood Street, Woodland, CA 95695 Please see the attached flyer for more information and a step-by-step guide to assist participants with navigating the website/registration process. The training is being hosted by Help Me Grow Yolo. If you have questions, please contact Siara Shelton at...
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From ASM Kevin McCarty: DACA Renewal Workshops
From ASM Kevin McCarty: https://a07.asmdc.org/event/daca-renewal-workshop DACA Renewal Workshop As you may know, the Trump administration recently announced plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) federal program which allows immigrants who came to the United States as children to apply for temporary protections from deportation and to receive work permits. As a result of the President's decision, only DACA recipients whose benefits expire on or before March 5, 2018...
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Funding Opportunity: Communities Addressing Childhood Trauma Program
Office of Minority Health announces the availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 for grant awards for the Communities Addressing Childhood Trauma (ACT) Program. ACT is intended to test the effectiveness of innovative approaches in promoting healthy behaviors among minority and/or disadvantaged youth at-risk for poor health/life outcomes due to childhood trauma. Learn more about this FOA and how to apply. Save the date for a technical assistance webinar for interested applicants...
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Growing Resilient Communities 2.0, ACEs Science Presentation Survey & Community Milestones Survey
Hi everyone - here is some additional information about the presentation at today's Resilient Sacramento Community Meeting... I wanted to follow up with you on the debut of our new guidelines and tools — Growing Resilient Communities 2.0 — and our new tool, the AC Community Tracker (here’s a link to the Sonoma County, CA, Community Tracker ), I wanted to let you know about them. The Community Tracker helps a local initiative measure its progress, and the guidelines provide information about...
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Happy World Kindness Day!
On behalf of the Health Education Council , and the Sacramento Minority Youth Violence Prevention Collective , we'd like to wish you all a very healthy and happy World Kindness Day. Let's help reverse the affects of adverse childhood...
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How to become Trauma Informed Certified - acesaware.org platform
Thank you for attending April 14 th Zoom meeting. I am truly appalled by the inappropriate behavior of the “Bomber”. We are Resilient Sacramento, therefore, join us in the next few weeks to learn more about ACES Aware effort launched by Dr. Nadine Burke, California State Surgeon General. Topic: Aces Aware Platform acesaware.org Participants will be required to register; link to be disclosed individually and password will be needed to attend. DATE TBA @ 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Join 4CA in educating policymakers about ACEs! May 1 in Sacramento.
Join us on May 1 for the 3rd Annual 4CA Policymaker Education Day! Register now: bit.ly/4CA2019Register
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Join us today for the Monthly Resilient Sacramento Meeting focusing on 4CA's day on the Capital and Resilient Sacramento's County Proclamation
Due to a change in speaker availability the Resilient Sacramento Monthly Meeting will focus on 4CA, California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity's May 1st day at the capital. Come learn about how 4CA advocates for public policies in CA that effectively address childhood adversity. Learn what you can do to influence policy in your district and the state. Attached you will find resources provided at the event. Wendie
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July 2016 Meeting Summary
Resilient Sacramento held our first workgroup meeting on July 12, 2015. As of this July, we have been meeting for one year!
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Mayors’ Climate Commission HS Student Climate Change Summit 10/19
Please share the flyer and Eventbrite link with your Sacramento and West Sacramento partners to invite the region’s high school students to share their vision of what a sustainable future can look like. Join us to learn how climate change is affecting our community, meet high school students from our area, and brainstorm actions we can take to reach the mayors’ goals of carbon zero by 2045. Many thanks to Commissioner Chris Ledesma and the staff at River City High School for facilitating...
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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Families Impacted by Addiction
RFQ ANNOUNCEMENT: Celebrating Families! California Expansion Project Update: Due to the expanding ACEs response in California, and subsequent interest in Celebrating Families! we are extending the due date for proposals to May 24 th. Invitation to Expand Celebrating Families!™ Statewide The California State Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) recognizing the effectiveness of Celebrating Families! (CF!), has awarded Prevention Partnership International (PPI) a $100,000, 2-year challenge...
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ACEs & Resiliency Master Trainer Program - Apply Today
ACEs & Resiliency Fellowship Master Trainer Program Sonoma County ACEs Connection received a grant from the Health Federation of Philadelphia to establish the Master Trainer program. Program This Master Trainer Program is designed to build a group of local experts on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and resilience science. Learn to promote understanding and how to apply the science to improve health and well being across the lifespan. Application Click here for your application (PDF)...
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APA Sacramento Valley Speaker Series: Making Communities Stronger Through Housing Affordability – Focus on ADUs
DATE: Friday, September 27 TIME: 8.30-10.30am LOCATION: West Sacramento Community Center 1075 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are an innovative, affordable, and effective option for adding much-needed housing in California. How can communities encourage the development of ADUs? The American Institute of Architects California has developed a website to assist homeowners. Come learn about the new website, discuss real life challenges, and discover how local...
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Be Attentive: All Language Matters! Using Trauma Sensitive Language
Upcoming Webinar with Relias Learning Date - Thursday, April 20th Time - 2pm EST Duration - 1 hour Simply follow this link to access the webinar. The link is unique to you, so please do not share it with others. If you haven't already, be sure to add this event to your calendar! Save the Date *Note: if you've never attended a WebEx webinar, please join 5-10 minutes before as WebEx will have to install their software on your computer.
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Big Ideas - Center for Violence Prevention Research [bigideas.ucdavis.edu]
From Big Ideas, University of California at Davis, May 2020 Dr. Garen Wintemute is a leading expert on gun violence as well as a practicing emergency medicine physician and the director of the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program. He and his colleagues will discuss the latest findings in developing evidence-based, non-partisan solutions to violence that will enable us to build safer communities. Date of event: May 27, 2020 12:00 PM [ Please click here to register .]
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Bridges Out of Poverty 1-Day Training in Sacramento on October 12, 2017
Great opportunity for training. A 1-day Bridges Out of Poverty training is being offered in Sacramento on October 12, 2017 for only $25 . See the attached flyer for more information and register at: https://voabridges.eventbrite.com/
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Bringing Baby Home Educator Training
The Bringing Baby Home Educator Training prepares people to independently teach pregnant and parenting couples to successfully prepare for the transition to parenthood. These research-based Bringing Baby Home workshops which prepares couples for life with baby and helps them be the best parenting team possible. Learn how to create a relaxed and supportive environment where parents learn to strengthen their relationship and foster baby’s development during this challenging time. They build on...
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Bringing Baby Home Facilitator Training comes to California
ALL NEW, UPDATED TRAINING! Sacramento, CA May 19 - 20, 2016 San Diego, CA August 11 - 12, 2016 This newly designed, research-based 2-day training equips participants to independently teach pregnant and parenting couples to successfully prepare for the transition to parenthood. Participants learn to show couples how to: Strengthen their relationship Effectively manage stress and conflict Recognize and respond to postpartum mood anxiety and adjustment issues and postpartum depression Meet the...