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David Bornstein, a columnist for the New York Times , posted the third of a three-part series ( Putting the power of self-knowledge to work ) about communities that are integrating trauma-informed and resilience-building practices based on ACEs science. (Part one — Tapping a troubled neighborhood’s inner strength , and part two — How community networks stem childhood traumas .) It’s a terrific series, with information that we can all use, and I highly recommend reading them all. Some members...

In this workshop, we will reckon, rumble and rise with and through our own shame stories, navigating courage, compassion, truth, grief and forgiveness along the way. We will learn how to get curious, reckon with our emotions, rumble with our own stories and learn how to make our new stories so intrinsic in our lives it will feel like a revolution. "The irony is that we attempt to disown our difficult stories to appear more whole or more acceptable, but our wholeness - even our...

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...

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)...

Good morning everyone! As announced at the meeting yesterday, we are looking forward to a great ACEs related event coming up on Tuesday, November 1. UCD Family & Community Medicine is working closely with Resilient Sac to plan a screening of the new film Resilience . And as an extra special bonus - we will have Dr. Nadine Burke Harris there to speak after the movie. If you aren't familiar with Dr. Burke Harris, here is her very well known TED Talk (over 2.1 million views!): And the...

The Parent Empowerment Training for parents, foster parents and caregivers of children with emotional challenges. A 14-SESSION COURSE SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 ——- DECEMBER 16, 2016 Fridays, 10am—12noon LOCATION: Adult/TAY Wellness Center, 500 Jefferson Blvd., Building B West Sacramento, CA 95605 To register or for more information, please contact: Tessa Smith, Family Partner Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency Children and TAY Mental Health Phone: (530) 666-8546 Email: ...

JC Penney's and Salvation Army team up to help kids get a few clothing items (and shoes and backpacks). This event allows children who might not otherwise get to shop for back-to-school clothes to get some new clothes for the upcoming school year. Men are especially needed to accompany the boys. When : Saturday, August 20 th at 7:30 am or 8:00 am (we will have two shifts this year – if you have a preference on time, let me know otherwise we will evenly distribute our volunteers between the...

Yolo County supervisors have begun what one expert called a “remarkable” in-depth examination of the county’s child-welfare services program, with workshops, interviews, analysis and more that will continue well into the fall — all with the goal of determining how best to serve Yolo children at risk for abuse and neglect. The Board of Supervisors has contracted with the Child Family Policy Institute of California to evaluate the county’s child-welfare system over the next several months,...

Improve your health, manage your mood and transform your life 9 Evenings of Class and a Day-Long Retreat Led by Denise Dempsey Davis: Tues. 9/20-11/8, 6:30-8:30pm Sac: Thurs. 9/22-11/10, 6:30-8:30pm Retreat: 10/23/16 TUITION: $375, For more information go to: http://files.ctctcdn.com/d9e255c0101/da0a0e7d-701c-46e8-96c9-87e60c6e6dce.pdf

Funding Available to Support Grassroots Organizing for a Healthy Juvenile Justice System The Positive Youth Justice Initiative is entering its third phase, with up to $750,000 in grant funding available for nonprofit organizations in California to advance positive juvenile justice. The Center for Health Program Management will fund grassroots organizations to advance the work of the Positive Youth Justice Initiative through community organizing to accelerate a statewide movement toward a...

The Center for Youth Wellness invites you to attend the 2016 Conference on Adverse Childhood Experiences: Awareness to Action October 19-21 in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on the Early Bird rate. R egister by August 12, 2016 http://centerforyouthwellness.nonprofitsoapbox.com/conference The conference will share insights and best practices to address the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress across sectors to spur new ideas and action. This multi-sector conference is...

Opportunity for two-day training for pro bono attorneys and legal providers includes an in-depth overview of the legal issues faced by trafficking survivors.