Tagged With "Racial Healing Circles"
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Tools for Healing Systemic Trauma: Immigration and Deportation Community Stress
First 5 Sacramento has developed a toolkit to help families develop material and emotional safety plans to ease and heal the community stress that arises from immigration and deportation fears.
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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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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 Informed Principles through a Culturally Specific Lens (pdf)
This document attempts to define the core principles of trauma informed work through a culturally specific analysis. The content of this resource is primarily intended for culturally specific, communitybased organizations and seeks to provide practitioners with accessible language to describe the trauma informed/culturally specific overlap of their work. In our experience at Casa de Esperanza, as a national technical assistance provider, we come in contact with many culturally specific...
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Traumatic Brain Injury and the Relationship to ACEs
Laura Williams, MA, LPC spoke on the relationship between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ACEs at the Oct 8 Resilient Sacramento Meeting. One striking research finding was the rate for TBI is increased in children and youth who have pre-injury psychiatric disorders and those who are experiencing high psychosocial risk (ACEs). In her work at the Veterans Treatment Courts in Colorado Springs and Denver, assessments showed over 80 percent of the clients had both ACEs and TBI. A lively...
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Video: RYSE Presents...Revealing White Privilege and Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Ken Hardy
To view this video, click here . FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RYSE CENTER LEARNING SERIES: Trauma and Healing Learning Series, Session 5: Revealing White Privilege and Healing Racial Trauma WHAT: Against a backdrop of the national Black Lives Matter movement and the rich local history of intersecting movements for social justice, young people of color face continued threats and exposure to harm including displacement, unwelcoming schools, over-policing, and dominant media narratives fueling...
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June 1 Webinar: Alternative Tools for Trauma-Sensitive Practice
Check out this free online webinar course on trauma sensitive mindfulness awareness. It was developed with people in recovery in mind, but can be a useful tool to adapt for others struggling to heal from trauma. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 @ 3-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT) Instructor: Angela Jones, LCMHC, MLADC, RYT, has over two decades of experience working in addictions and behavioral health. Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in this webinar, you will be able to: Understand the...
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What is Healing Justice?
On the role of healing in liberation work; and how liberation work, heals.
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Whole People Series & Study Guide (www.pbs.org)
There's a fantastic five-part series, Whole People , done by PBS, " spotlighting the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) through personal and community stories. It explores the long-term costs to personal well-being and our society. While much work needs to be done, there are many innovative developments to prevent and treat ACES. We all play a role in becoming a whole people." It's amazing. The five topics covered are as follows: Childhood Trauma Healing Communities A New...
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You're Invited! TOMORROW! Coping as a Community: COVID-19 - Activating Your Wellness Pt II [ucdavis.edu]
From The Office for Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, University of California at Davis, April 22, 2020 Sent on behalf of Dr. Hendry Ton, AVC for Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Please distribute widely! Join Us Tomorrow! Activating Your Wellness - Our physical health is tied to our mental and emotional health. The calmer and more centered we are, the more quickly our bodies can heal with a strong immune system. RSVP: bit.ly/copingasacommunity4-23 In this interactive...
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Community Healing Circles [health.ucdavis.edu]
By Mercedes Piedra, Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, UC Davis Health, May 11, 2020 Please Join Us! For a Virtual Community Healing Circle on Monday, May 11 th , 2020 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join our facilitators Mercedes Piedra MS, Director for the Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Laura Hansen, Board President of Chill Sacramento. bit.ly/healingcircle5-11 We are providing an online environment that enhances a sense of belonging through supportive dialogue that...
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CSSP: On resilience building
The Center for the Study of Social Policy is doing some amazing work on defining and building capacity for resilience in communities. I've attached their Protective Factors framework as a resource for our group.
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CYW releases "Children Can Thrive: A Vision for California's Response to ACEs"
The Center for Youth Wellness released a new report “Children Can Thrive: A Vision for California’s Response to ACEs”. This report is a follow up to last November’s Children Can Thrive Summit. ...
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Dr. Ken Epstein Speaks About Trauma-Informed Work
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the California Departments of Public Health, Health Care Services and Social Services, and multiple community partners welcomed Dr. Kenneth Epstein to speak about his work highlighting trauma and resilience-informed practices. The event was also co-sponsored by ACEs Connection Network, Kaiser Permanente, and UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Epstein leads the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s (SFDPH) Trauma-Informed Systems Initiative,...
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Early childhood educators learn new ways to spot trauma triggers, build resilience in preschoolers
A hug may be comforting to many children, but for a child who has experienced trauma it may not feel safe.
That’s an example used by Julie Kurtz, co-director of trauma informed practices in early childhood education at the WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies (CCFS), as she begins a trauma training session. Her audience, preschool teachers and staff of the San Francisco-based Wu Yee Children’s Services at San Francisco’s Women’s Building, listen attentively.
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Event: Helping Children Heal: Fostering Love, Hope, and Justice
Here's an opportunity to learn more about the UCSF HEARTS program that has been discussed in recent meetings, as well as be introduced to the RYSE Youth center. This event will be held in nearby Richmond, CA. To register, click the link at the...
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My hopes for a trauma-informed California
Every evening, I try to engage my daughter in reflection, gratitude, and hope. I try to practice the same, but tonight, I felt the need to share with you all. Today I had the opportunity to attend the Toward a Trauma-Informed Northern California Summit 2018 – it was an incredible experience. We were welcomed with a moving, informative, and engaging keynote speaker, Dr. Isaiah B. Pickens , who laid the foundation for what would be a day of growth, reflection, connection, and peer support. He...
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New organization calls all pediatricians to end crisis that's "hiding in plain sight"
When the question of screening patients for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was first raised a couple of years ago, Santa Barbara pediatrician Andria Ruth had mixed feelings about it.
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Oaks Counsel: Michelle Katz is creating healthy ways to process and celebrate life's transitions
Michelle Katz of Nevada City, is the founder of Oaks Counsel, a program designed to bring rites of passage and nature-based healing back into the lives of busy Americans. Michelle Katz of Nevada City, is the founder of Oaks Counsel, a program...
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Overview of the 2016 Project on Behavioral Health Services For Children and Youth in California [dhcs.ca.gov]
Thank you to Jane Adcock and Arden Tucker from the California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC) for attending our Resilient Sacramento meeting and for providing information on the Overview of the 2016 Project on Behavioral Health Services For Children and Youth in California. To access the report, click here .
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Parent Handouts Now Available in Dari (thanks to Family Hui)
Please use this link to go to our Resources Center where you can find Understanding ACEs and Parenting to Prevent and Heal ACEs handouts in Dari as well as in English. Both flyers were made with generous support from Family Hui, a Program of Lead for Tomorrow . Family Hui has made both flyers available in Dari, which is the national language of Afghanistan, so that they will can be useful to more families (Spanish translations are coming). These flyers can be downloaded, distributed, and...
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PowerPoint Presentions Developed for ACEs/TIC Education
I am uploading several presentations I have developed concerning ACEs/TIC for the community.
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Preparations begin for 2018 State Legislative Sessions—Tools to help you communicate with your state legislators
With the majority of states convening legislative sessions in 2018*, now is the time to begin preparations to advance trauma-informed proposals and educate lawmakers on the impact of trauma on the health and wellbeing of their constituents. ACEs Connection Network (ACN) will be sharing tools to help in this process over the next months. Two are now available—“How to Create a Community Profile” and “Tips on How to Build Relationships with Your Legislators.” One of the most effective tools...
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Racism as Trauma: Clinical Perspectives from Social Work and Psychology
Last Friday, February 26, 800 people filled the Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center in the beautiful Twin Peaks area of San Francisco. They were there for a Black History Month event coordinated by the San Francisco Health Network. The event featured presentations from two outstanding clinicians: Dr. Joy DeGruy, researcher, educator, and author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome : America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing; and Dr. Ken Hardy, professor at Drexel University...
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Recap and Resources from May Presentation on Systemic Trauma
We ended up having a robust discussion that largely unfolded organically, but powerfully. We shared what we've learned from study, practice, and personal experience, leading into an amazing, candid, and open discussion among members about how, in particular, historical trauma impacts lives today.
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Helping Children Heal: Promising Community Programs and Policy Solutions
Ad vo cate s and policy makers in public health are paying more attention to the impact of exposure early in life t o trauma or chr onic adversity, since it is now known to impair brain development in children and have rippling effects on c...
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How the Resources Center Works
Hey, All! In case you didn't hear the news, our new Resources Center is up and running. This is a work in progress, but you can find a host of resources to support your work. Please see Jane's initial post below! - Jen Welcome to the ACEsConnection.com Resources Center! As of October 2016, we are launching this new version. We think that it's a skeleton of its future self, i.e., we'll be adding more categories and more information to each category. Our goal is to make this useful, but not so...
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Issue Brief - More than mass shootings: Gun violence narratives in California news [bmsg.org]
Last year Hope and Heal Fund made its inaugural grant to Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG) to begin the process to change the current narrative on gun violence in California to one that is hopeful and solution-based. Today we are excited to announce that the issue brief, More than mass shootings: Gun violence narratives in California news , is live now on BMSG’s website here: http://www.bmsg.org/resources/publications/gun-suicide-community-domestic-violence-news-narratives-california . The...
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Launch of 4CA Campaign Educates 80 Legislators about ACEs in One Day
On July 11, the “4CA” Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity organized approximately 100 people into small teams of 3-6 people to visit the offices of 80 legislators. Organized by the 4CA steering group led by Center for Youth Wellness, Children Now, and ACEs Connection Network, the day was a decided success.
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March Meeting Summary
What's new: ACEs impacts in the community; presentation materials available to you to share with your colleagues about ACEs; new ways to participate in the Sacramento ACEs Working Group
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May 22nd as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience Awareness Day by Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
In preparation for the proclamation being presented today at the Sacramento Board of Supervisors meeting May 21st at 9:30 AM, I sent the attached news release to the Sacramento Bee and Capital Radio. Please feel free to share with the community. Dear....... I wanted to let you know about an important event that is coming up next week and see if you could help me spread the word. On May 21st Supervisor Patrick Kennedy and the Sacramento Board of Supervisors are going to declare May 22nd as A...
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Medical students' ACE scores mirror general population, study finds
A national survey published in 2014 revealed a disturbing finding. Compared to college graduates pursuing other professions, medical students, residents and early career physicians experienced a higher degree of burnout. Citing that article, a group of researchers at University of California at Davis School of Medicine wondered whether medical students’ childhood adversity and resilience played a role in their burnout, said Dr. Andres Sciolla, an associate professor of psychiatry and...
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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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ACEs Connection Network seeks qualified applicants for SF Bay Area Regional Facilitator position
ACEs Connection Network is looking for a qualified person to work with communities, organizations and individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area to prevent, address and heal the trauma of ACEs and build resilience. This position will focus on working with existing efforts, avoiding duplication and re-enforcing cooperative, coordinated efforts to channel the diversity and richness of ACEs science and trauma work in the Bay Area. For the job posting and application instructions, see ACEs...
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August 2016 Meeting Summary Notes
Major Announcement: Nadine Burke Harris confirmed her availability for November 1. Other logistics are still being worked out. The goals of the event are: getting policy stakeholders to become informed about the work of Resilient Sacramento and its relevance to creating a healthy Sacramento community. Join us for our September meeting as we continue to build out this event.
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Bicycles would ease daily struggles, enable independence for foster youths [Sacbee.com]
For Dennis Saenz, music is an escape from the troubling memories of his childhood. At age 20, Saenz plays the viola, flute and piano. He performs in the American River College Vocal Jazz Ensemble while pursuing a degree in music. His dream is to become a musical therapist and help those who have experienced significant life trauma. It’s a vision born out of his own troubled past and subsequent healing through music. Five years ago, Saenz was swept from his father into the foster care...
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Brief: Reaching out to male survivors of violence [healingjusticealliance.org]
"This brief was developed to provide outreach and engagement best practices for agencies, community-based organizations, and other entities that are working with male survivors of violence. Currently, the victim services field is not addressing the needs of boys and men of color, who are experiencing violence at alarming rates and are not being connected to the services that they need. Through interviews with hospital-based violence intervention programs, school-based health centers, and...
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Building Resilience Through Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Their Impacts on Others
The reach of substance use disorders in America is far more significant than people think. 21+ million Americans struggle with substance use disorders. Their substance use and addiction-related behaviors impact 100 million more Americans. These are the moms, dads, husbands, wives, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren.... Together, these two groups represents more than one-third of the American population!
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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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CARE: Stephon Clark: Brave Spaces and Racial Healing: Clinicians and Community Healing Circle
To register for this free (donations accepted) training, click here . I hope this message finds you well during these challenging times. As you all know, our community has been impacted by the tragic events related to the shooting of Mr. Stephon Clark. The trauma of this incident has impacted the clients we serve and the clinicians who serve them. This is why the SVC-CAMFT board has decided to create a Task Force with the sole purpose of providing support and education to help cope with and...
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Resilient Sacramento Vision Statement
What Resilient Sacramento is all about: A one page introduction
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Resources for talking points around ACEs and Trauma Informed Care
Yesterday at the Resilient Sacramento Steering meeting, the topic of talking points came up when questions come from the press or community groups. One of the best resources I have found is CYW Policy Report "Children Can Thrive". I have frequently referenced this document in my work and when talking to press and elected officials. I realize that as new people join our organization, I have an obligation to make sure this valuable work is know.
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Robins Foundation in Richmond VA Awards $500,000 to Support Resiliency
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Notable Gifts: Robins Foundation awards $500,000 in Community Innovation Grants " The impact of childhood trauma persists not only for the child, but also for the people who try to help. Giving support to both in an effort to build resiliency is the idea that won this year’s $500,000 Community Innovation Grant from the Robins Foundation. ChildSavers collaborated with Stop Child Abuse Now, also known as SCAN, and Richmond Public Schools on what’s described as...
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Sacramento County Trauma and Resilience Network One Pager
Attached find a 2018 version of Sacramento County community profile detailing information about your community ACEs initiative. This will be shared with CA legislators at the Trauma-Informed Policymaker Awareness Day on May 22nd in Sacramento. I attach it here as a PDF ready to print and share! I also have uploaded into 'Resources for Downloading' the same PDF, and an editable Word document so that you can update or otherwise improve it. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out...
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Sacramento Native American Health Center Presentation by Jeanine Gaines (Citizen Potawatomi Nation)
On June 11th, Jeanine Gaines from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation presented to the Resilient Sacramento ACEs Connection meeting discussing the intersection of ACEs and historical trauma of first nation people. My intention was to upload the information for everyone to review right away but I found myself so emotionally moved that it took a full moon meditation to be able to free my feelings and write about my experience during and after the presentation. I consider myself well read concerning...
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September Meeting Summary
Resilient Sacramento Meeting Summary for September 13, 2016 (For attendees, see attached version of notes) Welcome and Mindfulness Minute We practiced vagus nerve breathing exercise. Included handouts on this exercise and other ways that mindfulness calms stress. Introductions and Celebrations Action Group Report Backs Outreach : We have materials (at meeting for people to take away and share) and multiple trainings and information sessions scheduled to get the word out about ACEs Policy :...
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SF Bay Area's Trauma Transformed Hosts Youth and Family Day of Healing
Featuring 9 Wellness Stations designed to reflect the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, the morning activities were followed by a World Cafe style (the Wellness Cafe) discussion of the meaning of, and need for, healing in daily life. This blog post captures Part I- the adventure through the wellness stations. Part II will highlight the afternoon activities, including Wellness Cafe and the Wellness Cookout.
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Re: Trauma-Informed in Education - Training Series (Sacramento, CA)
In capturing an overview of your training through Re-Entry Sacramento and recently attending ACEs Conference, I discovered that ultimately we need some mandates in place to make it a necessity for all personnel that interacts with youth to create engaging communities to support our students/families. How we treat each other with proper acknowledgment and respect by modeling resiliency is how we collectively heal our environments holistically. Thank you for all your constant efforts to...