Just a Little Uncomfortable
I've gotten comfortable with being uncomfortable because that means change is about to happen!
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How words shape our lives….
"Everyone has a story to tell and they will just keep sharing with their words, behaviors, and choices until they feel heard.” – Co-worker, 1995 “When you think you know more than your client, go sell real estate.” – Professor, 1999 “Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” Brene Brown, 2014 These are a few of the quotes that I carry in my heart and my mind. They are cued up and ready to be played at a moment’s notice. They have led me where I am today and...
Welcome from CPCM Director Carrie Sanderson
Congratulations on your selection as an ACE Master Trainer! Your dedication to creating positive community change through trauma education must be applauded. We recognize the personal sacrifices each of you make as you work evenings and weekends to present ACE Interface materials – thank you for committing to building a stronger South Dakota through education. In the first two months of your advocacy, over 800 South Dakotans were trained on ACEs. That is an outstanding accomplishment in and...
Planting Seeds
There is this passion that ignites when you develop a new skill or take on a new project. The energy is almost palpable when you leave the training. You are on fire and you are ready to spread your message to the farthest corner of the state. Then one week, two weeks, maybe even months pass by and it can feel a little daunting. You might find yourself wondering, "what was I thinking?" "How am I going to reach every person in my circle...let alone my state?" "Who am I to take this on, who's...
Finding Your Why
"Love and compassion are necessities. Without them humanity cannot survive" - Dalai Lama When we started this fellowship...but let's be honest, they quickly become like family...we were asked about our "why". "Why" do you have a passion for helping other's understand trauma? I would be lying if I knew what it was right away. "Because it's my job?" "Because it's a new experience?" Nothing felt right. I started thinking about my family and my own journey, and the last two years of slowly...
ACEs and Resiliency Fellows... bringing NEAR Science to SD communities
Twenty-six individuals from multiple sectors across the state were selected to participate in a training and learning community around building self-healing communities. Participants spent two days with Dr. Robert Anda, Laura Porter, and Kathy Adams learning about the impacts of trauma, the ACE study, and how to support positive change within a community. The energy in the room was palpable. Over the course of two days, not only did the group gain knowledge, but a community was formed. So...
How to blog about what's happening related to ACEs Science in your community
NOTE: Have you posted a 'Resilience' screening or ACEs Science conference? Attended a great trauma-informed training? Participated in a community discussion related to ACEs science? Presented about ACEs science? If so, WE WANT YOU - to write about it in a Blog Post. When you share your accomplishments, big and small with your community it documents your successes, inspires others to get involved and do more and ignites ideas in other communities! See below for tips on how to blog and a guide...
A Guide to Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Children's Home Society developed this informative brochure to help people understand what ACEs are and why they are so important. Children's Home's Guide to ACEs
Webinar Learning Series begins tomorrow: State Policy Approaches to Addressing Childhood Adversity, Wednesday, January 10, 10am PST (1:00 PM EST)
Reminder of tomorrow's ( Wednesday, January 10, 10am PST/1:00 PM EST) webinar on State Policy Approaches to Addressing Childhood Adversity Please join us for a three -part learning series hosted by the California Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity and ACEs Connection . We'll hear from states that are making great strides towards adopting trauma-informed policies and practices. Three-Part Learning Series: Webinar 1: Overview of State Level Efforts to Address Childhood Adversity and...