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What other ACE surveys have additional questions?  We know of seven.

We’ll start to populate the new Resource Center next month. One of the sections lists ACE surveys that have additional questions. The CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study revealed that ACEs contribute to most of our major chronic health, mental health, economic health and social health issues. It measured five types of abuse and neglect: physical, verbal and sexual abuse; physical and emotional neglect. And five types of family dysfunction: a family member with mental...

How to Talk to Children about Violent Events

Anxiety. Fear. Sadness. Events like the Orlando shooting can generate strong emotions, especially in children. These emotions can last a few days or weeks. The County of San Diego’s Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Piedad Garcia, offers some advice on how to talk to children–and how to cope in general—with violent events like this: Parents should be aware of their children’s responses and be ready to talk openly about them. “Each child manifests their distress...

Great videos on the what we are learning about telomeres (and how to lengthen them!)

I get daily updates Nutrition.org in which Dr. M Greger reports on the science of the benefits of plant based diets. Here he covers telemores and what science is showing related to meditation, exercise and diet for lengthening telemores. I found these videos very interesting but I won't be eating processed meats anytime soon! Research Into Reversing Aging Does Meditation Affect Cellular Aging? Telomeres: Cap It All Off with Diet

What is Collective Impact? (collectiveimpactforum.org)

Image: Thank you to Los Angeles County Group member Olivia Piacenza for sharing the Collective Impact Forum link which guides the reader through the steps of Collective Impact succinctly. Another great tool available to you on your trauma informed, resilience building journey as we collaborate and ignite collective momentum. Please click on the link; http://collectiveimpactforum.org/what-collective-impact

Childhood Trauma: America's Hidden Health Crisis

"We're beginning to see a shift in thinking." I saw this video for the first time today, and wanted to share with you all. Some of it was filmed right here in San Diego! This video was put together by the California Endowment and is a great tool for engaging others in the San Diego community, or within your own organization. San Diego is part of the "growing network" of people coming together to make an impact to address childhood adversity and trauma throughout our community. ...

 
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