Tagged With "February 3, 2023"
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12 Myths of the Science of ACEs
The two biggest myths about ACEs science are: MYTH #1 — That it’s just about the 10 ACEs in the ACE Study — the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences Study . It’s about sooooo much more than that. MYTH #2 — And that it’s just about ACEs…adverse childhood experiences. These two myths are intertwined. The ACE Study issued the first of its 70+ publications in 1998, and for many people it was the lightning bolt, the grand “aha” moment, the unexpected doorway into a blazing new...
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13th Annual Forum for Healthy Minds (Sat, October 5, 2019 ▪ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Saturday, October 5, 2019 ▪ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 13 th Annual Forum for Healthy Minds at California State University, San Marcos 103 Campus View Drive, San Marcos, CA 92096 The Power of Your Story: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou “Together we can change the landscape of mental health in our communities.” 2019 program information & registration at www.cahmsd.org POWERFUL WORKSHOPS s For individuals, family members, young adults, advocates,...
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2018 Children Youth and Families (CYFSOC) Conference Presenter Announced!
To view the Conference Registration Form CLICK HERE Visit the BHETA CYF-SOC webpage for additional information. We are pleased to introduce our presenter for our workshop, Educating Students Experiencing Homelessness at this year's CYFSOC Conference: Susanne Terry, MPH Susanne Terry has 25 years of experience in human services and education. She has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California; was the Administrator of Maui County Drug Court; spent 11 years as...
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34th annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
The 34 th annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment, will take place January 26-31 st at the recently renovated Town and County Hotel in Mission Valley. We expect upwards to 2000 professionals from 30 or more countries. Once again this year we are offering a reduced registration rate for the entire conference to San Diego professionals who would like to attend. Attached is a copy of the advance brochure and a flyer outlining how your staff can take advantage...
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4th Annual: Beyond Paper Tigers: Building Resilience Across the Life Span
Tickets now available for the 2019 Beyond Paper Tigers Trauma-Informed Care Conference The 2019 Beyond Paper Tigers Trauma-Informed Care Conference on June 26 & 27, 2019 will revolve around the theme, “Building Resilience Across the Life Span,” with Pre-Conference Trainings, Social/Networking event, and film screenings beginning on Tuesday June 25, 2019. The conference will be held at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, WA. Early bird conference ticket pricing is being offered until March 15,...
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Adult day centers offer caregivers a respite (sandiegouniontribune.com)
A new daycare program for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in Chula Vista is a miniature three-dimensional 1950s-style downtown designed to spark the long-term memories of its visitors. Called Glenner Town Square, the 8,500-square-foot village includes 13 storefronts surrounding a faux grass-lined park with benches. It’s built inside a light-industrial building with 24-foot ceilings on Main Street. Each 3-dimensional building offers interactive experiences. Visitors can watch an old movie...
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Agenda for Fri, July 7, 2017 San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Meeting
San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Meeting July 7, 2017 12:30pm - 2:00pm (Please arrive 5 min early to check in) San Diego Center for Children 3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Tomorrow's SD-TIGT meeting will be an important one!!! There will be Trauma-Informed Journey presentations by Youth Empowerment and Youth Voice. Our 2 Co-Chair nominees Dana Brown and Rosa Ana Lozada will each prepare a 2 min BRIEF presentation about their interest and qualifications in serving as Co-Chair.
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Artists in the ACE and Resilience Movement: Creative Avenues to Change
They began with a song and ended with a poem. In-between, there were photographs and giant graphic renderings, movement exercises and a “human pulse” formed when 90 people stood in a circle and squeezed each other’s hands. At a June summit in Whatcom County, Washington, titled “Our Resilient Community: A Community Conversation on Resilience and Equity,” the arts played a starring role. Kristi Slette, executive director of the Whatcom Family and Community Network, one of two Washington sites...
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Attending to the Body in Psychotherapy workshop April, 14, 2018
Somatic therapies can be very effective in working through traumatic experiences. Learn more at this introductory workshop on modern Bioenergetic analysis. See attached flyer for more information and registration.
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AVA Regional Academies: Building Trauma-Informed, Resilient, and Healthy Communities
Last week, I was fortunate to be a part of a small group of professionals in San Diego to attend the Academy on Violence and Abuse preconference session for the 30 th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment. The conference draws over 1,800 professionals in the maltreatment field from around the world each year. The session, titled: Building Trauma Informed, Resilience, and Healthy Communities: Regional, National, and Global Perspectives , had an ambitious...
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Recommendations to the National Governors' Association Meeting
Happy Thursday! Thank you for your feedback regarding the National Governor’s Association. Based on feedback and prior conversations the following three recommendations were sent to the Health Federation of Philadelphia on behalf of the San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team Leadership as multi-generational, multi-sectoral approaches that could improve the quality of life of children: The authentic engagement of community members of all ages when shaping programs and policies. Examples of...
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Resilience Screening & Resource Fair 2/21/17 from 3-5:30pm (Chula Vista)
Sent on behalf of Stacey Kurz, Senior Project Coordinator/Healthy Chula Vista Initiative, City of Chula Vista Please join Healthy Chula Vista, the Chula Vista Community Collaborative Youth Coalition and our partners as we explore the impacts of childhood trauma on long term health and the ways our community can all help youth cope and become thriving adults at a screening and discussion of the new documentary R ESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE . The film will be...
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Resilience Screening - please pass along, Monday, 1/29/18 from 3:30pm to 6pm at CSUSM
Please join us for a FREE film screening of the 2016 critically acclaimed documentary, Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 3:30 – 6pm at California State University, San Marcos – University Student Union Ballroom, 2 nd Floor (333 South Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos 92096). This event is hosted in partnership with The San Diego Foundation and California State University, San Marcos to explore how addressing stress and promoting...
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Resilient San Diego! ~ Saturday, December 9, 2017 from noon to 3:00 pm in Balboa Park!
Please join us! Resilient San Diego! Attached, please find flyers in Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese . Please share with others. Save the date for Saturday, December 9th, from noon to 3:00 pm at Balboa Park! Our San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) is hosting an event celebrating our members in the Recital Hall at Balboa Park. Who: Families ~ Youth ~ Community Partners ~ Professionals What: Celebrate our region's resilience building movement. FOOD. FUN. ACTIVITIES.
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Rethinking Sciences ~ Epigenetics: Winter Colloquium on 11/10/15
Alliant International University is proudly hosting a Winter Colloquiumon November 10th from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm on campus.Rachel Yehuda, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the lcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and...
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San Diego Community Is All About Community Caring
It is true most of the time that out of anguish grows hope bursting into the consciousness of all those feeling helpless around the tableau of violence. And so in 2008 San Diego community members were horrified and devastated by the shooting deaths of Monique Palmer and Michael Taylor then in less than 3 months the shooting death of Hannah Podhorsky all just high school students. These community members determined to support the families but also the traumatized community Pastor Rene Colon,...
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San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) Mini-Grant Webinar on Monday, May 7 at 11:00am
Hello Partners, We’re excited to announce that the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative (COI) is requesting applications for our third round of environmental change mini-grants! The total award amount is $5,700 and grant awards may range between $500 and $5,700. The deadline to apply is June 8, 2018 by 5:00pm. Registration is now open for the COI Mini-Grant Webinar on Monday, May 7 at 11:00am. We will be reviewing the application process, providing tips for submitting a strong...
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San Diego County Trauma-Informed Guide Team Membership Meeting on 5.1.20 from 12.15 pm - 2:00 pm
SD-TIGT MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA Noon Networking 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm Meeting 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm May 1, 2020 Location: Virtual Zoom meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/266467279 Call mobile (669)900 9128 Meeting ID: 266 467 279 I. Welcome: Networking Introductions During COVID-19 (Name and Organization) (12:15 - 12:25) - Co-Chairs Dana Brown and Kat Alexande * Celebrate New Members II. New Sign-In Process: Use above QR Code (12:25 - 12:30) - Co-Chair Kat Alexander III. Update on...
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San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
When: January 31 – February 3, 2017 Where: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina,San Diego, California Link for information: http://www.sandiegoconference.org/ If you're interested in expanding your knowledge around ACEs and Trauma Informed Practices as well as networking with people around the world, then please consider this conference in beautiful San Diego. This is where I was first introduced to ACEs and inspired by all the great work being done to inform the public.
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San Diego Regional Center Trainings
Last Thursday I was able to participate in San Diego Regional Center’s Training entitled, “ From Biography to Treatment: Supporting Individuals with IDD Who Struggle with the Effects of Trauma.” I was very excited to learn how teams coordinating care for individuals with IDD could use biographical timelines. The timelines allow clinicians to get a better understanding of a person’s journey and the trauma they’ve experienced at different points in their life which increases empathy. Teams are...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team July 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes
It was great to see those of you who attended this month's Guide Team meeting and to "Celebrate our Successes" together! See below and attached for meeting minutes. Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) 17 Attendees (16 in person, 1 virtual) Clarified the intention of SDTIGT meetings is to provide an opportunity for people interested in furthering TIC efforts to share knowledge and resources, and to network. Training a. 5 Key Trauma-Informed Training Components Copies of this...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team - July 6, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Thanks to all who braved the heat and attended last week's meeting! Our new membership directory and ACEs group were revealed and we had an inspiring activity re: member's accomplishments related to our Strategic Plan Goals! Meeting minutes are below and attached. Also attached is a list of our members' accomplishments related to our strategic plan goals. Welcome Stephen Carroll and Linda Ketterer co-facilitated today’s meeting as Amelia and Dana were both unable to attend in person. THANKS...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team - July minutes
Our July meeting was well-attended and exciting as we held our first formal election for the co-chair position! Please see meeting minutes below and attached. Introductions- Welcome New Members Welcome and Acknowledgement of Participants and New Members Pam Hansen, SD-TIGT acting Secretary opened the meeting pending arrival of Co-Chair, Amelia Rosa Ana Lozada volunteered to take minutes as Pam was temporarily facilitating meeting Individuals introduced themselves New participants and the 6...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Learning Exchange January 3, 2020
Thanks to those of you who were able to attend our 2nd Learning Exchange at the end of a holiday week! Cambria Rose Walsh provided an informative and thought-provoking presentation on addressing trauma in the workplace, which prompted some fruitful discussions! See attached for meeting minutes, PowerPoint presentation and helpful handouts.
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Learning Exchange September 6, 2019
Thank you to all of the attendees of our September San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team meeting and for participating in our first Learning Exchange!! We had a wonderful presentation on T rauma Across the Lifespan by Dr. Mark Katz, which generated some rich discussions! See attached for meeting minutes and handouts. Hope to see you all in December!
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team March 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes
It was great to see new and familiar faces at this month's meeting, including those who participated via Zoom! Attached are the meeting minutes and handouts. Hope to see you all at our next meeting on May 3rd!
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team May 3, 2019 Minutes
It was wonderful to see those of you who were able to attend May's meeting! Please see attachments for minutes, handouts and a recording of the Trauma-Informed Lens Song by long-time member Linda Williams.
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team - May 4, 2018 Meeting Minutes
We had another well-attended and rich meeting where members shared about their "aha" moments related to trauma-informed care. See below and attached for meeting minutes and handouts. Introductions (Name and Organization) – Completed, 1 member attended through WebEx. Invitation to fill out Brag Sheets – not completed Trauma-Informed Journey Highlights/Actions Invite all members/attendees to share an “aha” moment or a recent action We had a rich sharing of experiences, actions and aha moments!
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team May 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes
It was great to see all the new, and returning, faces at our Guide Team meeting on May 5th! We had 38 attendees! See the meeting minutes below (and attached), as well as the PowerPoint and handouts from the Addressing Islamophobia presentation. Introductions – Included welcome of new members and the addition of sharing what brings you to the meeting Trauma Informed Journey - Addressing Islamophobia and its Impact on Children, using a Trauma-Informed Lens presented by Lallia Allali, Linda K.
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Meeting Agenda - Friday, November 3rd: Networking at Noon. Meeting from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Please join us on Friday, November 3rd, for Networking at Noon and our meeting from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm for our San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team meeting! We're excited to learn from Adrienne Markworth, Leah's Pantry and Shelly Parks, San Diego Food Bank with their presentation on " Trauma-Informed Hunger Relief and Nutrition Education". We're thrilled to invite you and share details on our upcoming Resilient San Diego! event on Saturday, December 9th, from noon to 3:00 pm in Balboa Park's...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Meeting Agenda - Friday, September 1st from Noon to 2:00 pm
Please join us for networking between noon and 12:30 pm this Friday, September 1st! We welcome you to join us for our San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team meeting at the San Diego Center for Children located at 3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111. Please sign in at the front office. SAN DIEGO TRAUMA-INFORMED GUIDE TEAM (SD-TIGT) September 1, 2017 Networking: Noon to 12:30 pm Meeting: 12:30pm - 2:00pm I. Introductions Welcome New Members II. Trauma Informed - Resilience Building...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Meeting November 1, 2019
Wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces at our November meeting! See attached for meeting minutes, flyers and handouts.
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team meeting this Friday!
Just a reminder that our next meeting is this Friday, July 1, from 12:30 - 2pm at the San Diego Center for Children location in Kearny Mesa (3002 Armstrong St). The agenda is attached and pasted below. We hope to see you all there! Introductions Agency Overview and Trauma Informed Journey Presentation: Stephen Carroll, MSW/San Diego Youth Services Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) grant update – Rosa Ana/Heidi Draft Strategic Plan review Announcements/Achievements Other...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Membership Meeting, Friday, Sept. 7th, from Noon (networking) and Meeting from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom (virtual) link: https://zoom.us/j/8584722321 Or Telephone : (929)436 2866 or (669)900 6833 Meeting ID: 858 472 2321 I Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II Update on Strategic Plan Accomplishment activity from July 6, 2018 meeting III Committee Report Out a. Membership Committee: Co-Chairs Stephen Carroll/Linda Ketterer - Honoring New Members (2nd meeting) b. Resources Committee: Co-Chairs Morgan Basket/Cambria Walsh - SD-TIGT (private) Membership Community on ACEs...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team: Membership Meeting - March 1st
Please join us! Your voice is important in guiding the resilience-building movement across the lifespan in our region. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/933166659 Call mobile (646)558 8656 Meeting ID: 933 166 65 I. Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II. Mindfulness Activity: Share one resilience-building tool/skill you’re practicing III. The CA Endowment Grant: Collaboration Opportunities with SD-TIGT a. Invitation to join Ad-Hoc on Film Series (e.g. Paper Tigers and...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team Membership Meeting - May 3rd - from noon to 2:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/266467279 Call mobile (646)558 8656 Meeting ID: 266 467 279 I. Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) II. Supporting Chabad of Poway Synagogue, our Muslim Communities, and SD- TIGT Members a. Trauma-Informed Lens Song, Original songwriter, Linda Williams III. 5 Core Training Components Activity a. General overview b. Break-out into small groups on 5 Core Component c. Capture post-it notes on chart paper IV. Elections Voting a. Co-Chair (Kat...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team Minutes- 11/4/16
Hello All! The last SD-TIGT meeting featured the Academy for Professional Excellence's Trauma Informed Journey, sharing the wonderful Trauma Informed work occurring in San Diego, reporting of the different committees, and a presentation on ACES Connection. The different committees include: marketing, membership, training, and resource. If you are interested in learning more about any of the committees please feel free to contact me and I can give you more information. The minutes are...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team November 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Hello all, Please see attached and below for the minutes from our November meeting. San Diego Unified School District's presentation AND notes from our activity are also attached. See you in January! Welcome - Introductions (Name and Organization) Members Invitation on Topic-Specific Membership Meetings - Launch in January, 2019 a. Have attendees share their areas of interest on post-it notes --Leadership team provided examples for members (e.g. Zoom for region-focused meetings, Spotlight...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team November 3, 2017 meeting minutes
We had a busy and full meeting this month! Leah's Pantry and the San Diego Food Bank gave an inspirational presentation on their trauma informed work, we learned more about ACEs Connection, and began taping for our MARC video! See below for minutes. Handouts and minutes are also attached. Introductions (Name and Organization) Trauma Informed Journey Presentation San Diego Food Bank (Shelly Parks) & Leah’s Pantry (Adrienne Markworth) Adrienne and Shelly provided an educational and...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Committee Sign Up Sheets
Are you an advocate for integrating trauma informed services and promoting resilience within the San Diego region? The San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team adopted a new strategic plan in September 2016. As a result, four committees formed and they are diligently working to enhance the capacity of our communities to integrate trauma informed services into our systems and organizations. Additionally, we are drawing on the expertise of our members and continuing to grow in our knowledge...
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San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting Agenda - Friday, January 5th: Networking at Noon and Meeting from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
SD-TIGT AGENDA Noon Networking - Noon to 12:30 pm Meeting 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm January 5, 2018 Mission: Promoting trauma-informed services in the San Diego region through collaboration, advocacy, and education. I. Noon Networking a. View SD-TIGT Slideshow and Resilient San Diego! event 3-minute video b. ACEs Connection individual assistance c. Take pictures with the SD-TIGT banner Meeting II. Introductions (Name and Organization) III. ACEs Connection Network a. Share-out of Panel Discussion on...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- January 6
Hello and Happy New Year! This is a reminder that the next SD-TIGT meeting is Friday, January 6 from 12:30-2:00PM. The meeting will be at the San Diego Center for Children, 3002 Armstrong St., San Diego, CA 92111. The Urban Collaborative Project will be sharing their trauma informed journey with community members. Please refer to the attached agenda for more information. Have a wonderful day!
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- January 6, 2017 Minutes
Hello All! The San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team meeting on January 6, 2017 was very exciting. We had 30 people attend the meeting and had representation from the food sector and the arts sector! Additionally, Barry Pollard inspired the SD-TIGT with the Urban Collaborative's Trauma Informed Journey. Finally, Dr. Hokoda presented results from the SD-TIGT survey and shared out highlights from the Brag Sheet. Our next meeting is March 3, 2017 from 12:30-2:00 PM. The minutes below are also...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- March 3
Hello San Diego County! Please join us for our next SD-TIGT meeting on Friday, March 3. 2017 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the San Diego Center for Children. This month, in lieu of our trauma informed journey, we will be engaging in a discussion on the SD-TIGT's potential impact on policy, program, and practice change. We are looking forward to the discussion and to learning more about the wonderful work we are doing to advance resiliency within the region. The agenda is attached at the bottom...
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San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team (SD-TIGT) Meeting- MAY 5 from 12:30 to 2:00 at the San Diego Center for Children.
SAN DIEGO TRAUMA INFORMED GUIDE TEAM (SD-TIGT) May 5, 2017 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm I. Introductions A. Welcome New Members B. What brings you to the SD-TIGT? II. Trauma Informed Journey Addressing Islamophobia and its Impact on Children, using a Trauma-Informed Lens presented by Lallia Allali, Linda K. Williams, Godwin Higa, and John Michno III. Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) Project Updates IV. Committee Report Out A. Resource Committee B. Membership Committee C. Marketing...
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MARC Booklet 2016: Features San Diego
Hi All! Please find attached the 2016 booklet for the Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) project, including San Diego and the other 13 communities that have been selected to participate in this 2 year learning collaborative. This is a great summary of the work happening in all 14 communities across the country. Harmonium, Inc, the San Diego Trauma-Informed Guide Team, and ALL of us play a pivotal role in advancing the resilience building movement across our community.
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MARC Project Manager - Harmonium, Inc.
Good afternoon, Please see attached document for the MARC Project Manager job description at Harmonium! Click here to apply. Or visit http://www.harmoniumsd.org/employment-2/ Thank you, Natalie
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(March 1-5, 2019) Post on social media to win 2 Southwest Airlines Tickets: #PowerOfYouthChallenge Southwest #Sweepstakes
Hi Everyone -- This is an awesome social media challenge for youth leaders, transition-age youth (TAY), college students, families, resident leaders, peer support partners, intergenerational programs, educators, or anyone who has something to share about the positive #PowerOfYouth. Please share widely! #PowerOfYouth Challenge Southwest Sweepstakes (March 1-5, 2019) America’s Promise Alliance is hosting an online giveaway of roundtrip air travel on Southwest to drive attention and energy to...
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Memorial for one of America's Finest
Honoring J.D. Guzman Greetings. Two memorial services will be held this week to honor Officer Jonathan "J.D." DeGuzman. Community members are welcomed at both services. * A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The church is located at 450 Corral Canyon Road in Bonita. * A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, at Shadow Mountain Community Church. The church is located at 2100 Greenfield Drive in El Cajon. A...