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Scholarships now available for Mind Matters Now!
Has the pandemic stressed you out? Want to learn the self-soothing skills of Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience directly from the author, Dr. Carolyn Curtis? Good news! The Dibble Institute has received generous funding for scholarships to the online, full 12-lesson series, Mind Matters Now . The course helps teachers, social workers, medical professionals, and others manage their stress by building resilience skills and practices for mental well-being. (CEUs are...
Santa Rosa mom of child with disability creates inclusive space for many (Press Democrat)
By Mya Constantino, November 27, 2021, Press Democrat. When a doctor told Larkin O’Leary her son had Down syndrome, her life changed forever. Following James’ birth, on Saint Patrick’s Day in 2014, O’Leary faced a profound isolation, something she wasn’t expecting or could ever prepare for. Her friends, family and former co-workers couldn’t understand. And, as hospital visits for her son started to stack up, she even gave up her beloved job of 14 years as a middle school teacher to care for...
Sonoma County Multicultural Roots Project - Joy Ayodele (Sonoma County Gazette)
By Adriane Mertens - srcity.org, December 7, 2020. The Multicultural Roots Project was created to increase visibility for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in Sonoma County, with a particular focus on Santa Rosa; and to recognize, through historical stories from BIPOC, contributions and impacts that have shaped Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Working with local historians and community partners, Community Engagement staff gather stories and facts about local BIPOC leaders, as well as...
FINDING POSITIVE HEALTH IN “FORTALEZAS” AND “COMUNIDAD”: A Case Study of Latinos/X in Sonoma Valley (Hanna Hawk)
Hanna Institute launched an 18-month study, “Finding Positive Health in ‘Fortalezas’ and ‘Comunidad’: A Case Study of Latinos/X in Sonoma Valley” in 2018. Using a community- engaged research team, the study explored the unique assets, power and resilience of the Latino/x population that enables it to cope with and overcome stress, including those exacerbated by structural inequalities. The study focuses on community, political, spiritual, cultural and physical resources perceived within the...
Coping with Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Protective Factors are sprinkled throughout the document! During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”The California Departmen of Public Health Injury and Prevention Branch (CDPH/IVPB) and the California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention’s (CDSS/OCAP), Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative, ACEsConnection, and the Yolo County Children's Alliance have co-created a newly developed resource, “Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Learn more here: ...
Support: Mothers & Babies group
Mothers & Babies Mondays | September 21 - November 23 | 10 sessions | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm FREE online group REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar Being pregnant or becoming a new parent can be stressful in the best of circumstances. The pandemic and recent wildfires have only added to that uncertainty - moms need our support and community more now than ever. Join CPI for Mothers & Babies, a 10-week online support group for pregnant moms or new moms. Connect with other mothers and create...
Class: Co-Crianza de Los Hijos Después de un Divorcio
Co-Crianza de Los Hijos Después de un Divorcio Martes | 29 de Septiembre & 6 de Octubre | 2 sesiones | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm GRATIS clase de crianza en línea REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar Este taller de dos noches ayuda a los padres separados y divorciados a manejar el desafío de criar hijos en dos hogares. Ayuda para reducir los conflictos de co-paternidad que persisten después de 1 año de separación. Aprenda a manejar una nueva relación de co-paternidad de manera que reduzca los...
Class: Manejando Conflicto Familiar
Manejando Conflicto Familiar Martes | 8 al 22 de Septiembre | 3 sesiones | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm GRATIS clase de crianza en línea REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar Esta clase explora las causas de la ira y otras emociones en las relaciones familiares y ofrece estrategias positivas para manejar los sentimientos y desacuerdos. El plan de estudios demuestra cómo mejorar la comunicación familiar y generar una mayor confianza y cooperación entre padres e hijos y parejas. Los padres aprenderán cómo...
Class: El Control del Enojo
El Control del Enojo Viernes | 4 al 25 de Septiembre | 4 sesiones | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm GRATIS clase de crianza en línea REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar Esta clase le ayudará a entender su enojo, sus causas, los efectos y consecuencias. También aprenderá como puede usted controlar el enojo y el beneficio para una mejor manera de vivir. Fecha limite de registro: El registro de la clase cerrará 24 horas antes del comienzo del curso. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre unirse a la clase después de que...
Class: Positive Parenting All Ages
Positive Parenting All Ages Wednesday | September 30 | 1 session | 10:00 am - 11:30 am FREE online class REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar An introduction to Triple P Positive Parenting Program. This online group class provides a toolbox of ideas to support your family during the shelter in place. You choose the strategies you need and how you want to use them. It’s all about making Triple P work for your family. Registration Deadline: Class registration will close 24 hours before the...
Class: Managing Family Anger
Managing Family Anger Wednesdays | September 23 - October 14 | 4 sessions | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm FREE online class REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar This class explores the causes of anger in family relationships and offers positive strategies for managing angry feelings. The curriculum demonstrates how to improve family communication and produce greater trust and cooperation among parents and children. Parents will learn how to manage their own anger and how to model effective anger management...
Class: Parenting and Coping with Stress
Parenting and Coping with Stress Wednesdays | September 23 - October 14 | 4 sessions | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm FREE online class REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar This class offers a brief understanding of how stress engages both body and mind. Each session discusses and offers one or more specific techniques to process our reactions to outside negative situations. These techniques and processes can greatly reduce harmful reactions and allow us to feel and maintain a positive sense of self.
Class: Co-Parenting Children After a Divorce
Co-Parenting Children After a Divorce Saturdays | September 19 & 26 | 2 sessions | 10:30 am - 12:00pm FREE online class REGISTER NOW Add To My Calendar This two Saturday morning workshop helps separated and divorced parents handle the challenge of raising children in two homes. Learn ways to reduce co-parenting conflicts that persist after 1 year of separation. Learn how to manage a new co-parenting relationship in a way that reduces conflict and reduces children's anxiety and confusion.
Peacetown Family Village building on Protective Factors
Check out the innovative way we are engaging the community during these times of social distancing! The Peacetown Family Village is creating space for communities to come together and build on the Protective Factors and strengthen communities. View the video for more information. https://youtu.be/DQPZHIqadt4