Tagged With "De-Stress"
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3 WEBINARS: Supporting emotional, psychological, and physical health of children
WEBINARS Supporting our children in the struggle against COVID-19 on 3/24 5:30-6:30pm PT on Tuesday, March 24 Please join Embrace Race for this webinar. We'll be joined by two special guests - clinical psychologist, Dr. Allison Bricoe-Smith, and developmental behavioral pediatrician, Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin - for a conversation about how adults can support the emotional, psychological, and physical health of children in this shelter-in-place moment. As always, we'll leave lots of time for...
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Announcing a New Parenting and ACEs Blog from Stress Health, an Initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness
Research shows that the right kind of support and care can mitigate the impact of toxic stress in children and help them bounce back.
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ARTICLES on ACEs Screening in California
As of Jan. 1, 2020, almost 100,000 physicians in 8,800 clinics will be reimbursed for routinely screening Medi-Cal patients for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), in an effort California hopes will help prevent ongoing ACEs-related stress and disease. Here are two articles that answer some questions you might have. 9 Big Questions as California Starts to Screen Kids for Trauma, ACEs: https://salud-america.org/9-big-questions-as-california-starts-to-screen-kids-for-trauma-aces/ 5 Things To...
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YRN &Yolo CASA @ Celebrate Davis
The Yolo Resilience Network and Yolo CASA were one of the many information booths laid out at Community Park in Davis last Thursday night. This is an annual event put on by the Davis City Chamber of Commerce. Besides free brownies, tote bags and pens, this event is a wonderful opportunity for organizations like the Yolo Resilience Network and Yolo CASA to introduce the public to our organizations, show them what we are doing, and listen to learn what is needed. We used our magnet dart board...
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Screening of Resilience movie
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Screening of Resilience movie
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Summer Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Orientation & Classes
Orientation Class Thursday, July 7 , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sutter Health University, 2700 Gateway Oaks, Suite 2600, Sacramento We welcome you to attend the orientation, free of charge, just to check it out. It's a very good way to get to know more. Please do RSVP, however, so we know to expect you. Email - stressreductionprograms@gmail.com Summer Class Thursdays, July 7 - Sept. 1 , 6:30-8:30pm Retreat: Sunday, Aug. 21 , 9:30-4:30 Location: Sutter Health University, 2700 Gateway Oaks, Suite 2600,...
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Taking Care of Our Patients, Our Teams, and Ourselves: Trauma-Informed Practices to Address Stress Related to COVID-19
Join ACEs Aware Webinar for a webinar on: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Noon – 1 p.m. Register for the webinar Speakers: Edward Machtinger, MD Alicia Lieberman, PhD Brigid McCaw, MD, MPH, MS, FACP The webinar will cover how trauma-informed principles and practices can help providers and their teams sustain high quality care of patients, and take good care of themselves in the face of acute stress resulting from COVID-19. This includes ways to help patients increase buffering and protective...
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The Brain Architects Podcast: Toxic Stress: Protecting the Foundation (Episode 2) from Harvard Center on the Developing Child
Excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in early childhood can have damaging effects on learning, behavior, and health across the lifespan. Such toxic stress can occur when a child experiences strong, frequent, and/or prolonged adversity without adequate adult support. But that's not the whole story. With the right supports, toxic stress doesn't have to lead to bad outcomes. The second episode of the Center's new podcast, The Brain Architects, explores what toxic stress...
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The Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma is coming!
Maybe you have heard about this initiative on one of the social networks or you followed the tour last year. If not, The Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma is a grassroots partnership between Calo Programs and three leading, national attachment, trauma and adoption nonprofits; The Attachment and Trauma Network (ATN), The American Adoption Congress (AAC) and Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh). The purpose of this collaboration is to increase compassion and...
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Trainings by Solano First Five and A Better Way
Please see the attached training schedule from the The Children's Network of Solano County. Trainings include information about brain development, stress, and trauma.
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Free RESILIENCE Virtual Screening - register by 3/28 at 2pm PST
Join us on Tuesday, April 3rd for a VIMEO Virtual Screening of the award-winning film, RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope - a critically acclaimed documentary chronicling a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope is the latest film from documentary Director-Producer James Redford...
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How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus [pbs.org]
By Deborah Farmer Kris, Public Broadcasting Service, March 13, 2020 A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old daughter made a glitter jar for my students: “Tell them that when their brain has a glitter storm, they can shake this up and take deep breaths as the glitter falls.” We could all use some help settling our glitter right now. If you are feeling stress about the COVID-19 pandemic, your brain isn’t misfiring. Stress is a normal, healthy biological response to perceived threats and challenges.
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Infographic on toxic stress from Harvard Center on the Developing Child
Toxic stress is a very serious issue, but it is not the end of the story. Toxic stress doesn't have to lead to negative outcomes. No matter who you are, there are concrete actions you can take to help prevent the effects of toxic stress and support those who have experienced them. This new infographic from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child shows how individuals, communities, and policy-makers can lessen the burden of toxic stress: ...
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More COVID-19 related resources for parents and educators
Woodland Dignity Health has put together a guide for parents entitled “Emotional Health Survival Kit.” Please share the attachment with parents! Education resources, including mental health, for kids, families during coronavirus pandemic from ACEs Connection: https://www.acesconnection.com/g/yolo-county-ca-aces/blog/education-resources-including-mental-health-for-kids-families-during-coronavirus-pandemic The Creative Mom’s Guide to Learning at Home from ADDITUDE:...
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Nurturing Children During Times of Stress: A Guide to Help Children Bloom by Yolo CAPC and YCCA
The Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) and Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) are excited to share Nurturing Children During Times of Stress: A Guide to Help Children Bloom. This guide for parents and caregivers, which we are launching during Child Abuse Prevention Month, contains tips and resources that parents and caregivers can use to promote resilience in their children and themselves. Nurturing Children During Times of Stress explains the effects of intense stress or...
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OCAP Presents Dr. Susan Biali workshop
Are you lacking work-life balance, feeling burnt out, suffering from staff turnover and need a positive boost? If this is you, then don’t miss this FREE one-time event, occurring on April 10th! The Office of Child Abuse Prevention is excited to present the full day workshop “ A Healthier, Happier You: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Live a Resilient Life ” with Dr. Susan Biali Haas, renowned author, life coach, and medical doctor. Dr. Biali Haas will share the story of how she overcame...
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RESOURCE: 10 Simple Steps for Reducing Toxic Stress in the Classroom
Teachers want to offer social-emotional learning, but many are unsure how to do so. Here are 10 practical, low- or no-cost strategies to help. (Many are also applicable to parents and others who interact with children!) https://www.acesconnection.com/blog/10-simple-steps-for-reducing-toxic-stress-in-the-classroom
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WEBINARS from Strategies 2.0 in May and June
Please see the attachment for more information. To register, visit https://strategiesca.org/ 5/22: Be the One 5/29: Protective Factors: Strengthening Children, Families, and Communities 6/2: Breathe Easier: Reduce Stress, Raise Relaxation and Serve Your Clients Better 6/4: Building Community Resilience: A Toolkit Series 6/12: Trauma in Young Children 6/16: Social Determinants of Health Be the One Campaign Webinar on 5/22 10am-11:30am on Friday, May 22 The Be the One webinar will present...
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WEBINARS: STRATEGIES 2.0 Webinars in April and May
Please see the attached flyers or visit https://strategiesca.asentialms.com/catalog/ to register. Self-Care for Human Services on 4/22 10am-11:30am on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 This 90-minute webinar is designed to support family strengthening workers in exploring methods to reduce compassion fatigue and burnout. Webinar concepts reinforce the importance of the inside-out approach of practitioners modeling and teaching self-care for families through their own practice. Participants will be...
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Wise Speech - The Ethical Dimensions of Interpersonal Communication
Watch this brief inspirational video by Denise Dempsey who offers Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction classes in Yolo and Sacramento Counties . The video talks about how to bring deeply held values into daily life using the power of speech. There are limitless opportunities for practice.
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WORKSHOP: A Healthier, Happier You!
Mark Your Calendars and Don’t Miss Dr. Susan Biali Haas workshop; A Healthier, Happier You: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Live a Resilient Life! Are you lacking work-life balance, feeling burnt out, suffering from staff turnover and need a positive boost? If this is you, then don’t miss this one-time event! The Office of Child Abuse Prevent is excited to present, a FREE full day workshop , Dr. Susan Biali Haas will share personal experiences and wisdom to get you motivated. Dr. Biali...
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Treating Stress and Trauma With Mindfulness [HuffingtonPost.com]
READ TH I S FOR LOTS OF RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS!!!! Mindfulness is a committed, concerted, targeted practice -- a life skill. While pausing for a few deep breaths may make you feel better in the moment, practicing and training regularly will allow you...
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RESOURCE: Stress Health from Center for Youth Wellness
An initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, Stress Health offers practical tips to parents and caregivers on how they can incorporate some key building blocks in their kid’s day. Visit Stress Health: https://www.stresshealth.org/ Elmo and Friends Team Up With Stress Health Over the past decades, the quirky, hilarious, big-hearted Muppets of Sesame Street have taken on some of the hardest issues confronting our country, including AIDs, foster care, homelessness and incarceration. The...
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Screening of Resilience in Woodland and West Sacramento
Please join us in watching a FREE screening of the movie RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope Following the movie, we will have a panel of experts answer your questions. Light refreshments will be provided. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Yolo County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), Resilient Yolo, and Foster & Kinship Care Education are hosting a community event to learn about community resources and how to promote resilience in children.
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Managing school stress by bringing yoga into the classroom
The back-to-school period can mean a stressful transition for students, parents and teachers alike. To help them manage that anxiety, the nonprofit program Y.O.G.A. for Youth is bringing techniques for mindfulness and relaxation to the classroom. Damien Henson of Student Reporting Labs has the story. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ show/managing-school-stress- by-bringing-yoga-into-the- classroom
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Re: Treating Stress and Trauma With Mindfulness [HuffingtonPost.com]
This information is so timely! Is there a way to share it on the Sonoma County ACES Connection page too?
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Re: Free RESILIENCE Virtual Screening - register by 3/28 at 2pm PST
Hi, I tried to register for the vimeo, but the page is missing! Is anyone else having this problem? Thanks, Tessa Smith Family Partner/Outreach Specialist Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency MHSA Prevention/Early Intervention Unit 137 N Cottonwood Woodland CA 95695 Office: (530)666-8546 Cell: (530)204-7363 Tessa.Smith@Yolocounty.org STRENGTHS: Strategic/Learner/Communication/Connectedness/Woo
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Re: Free RESILIENCE Virtual Screening - register by 3/28 at 2pm PST
Hi, Terresa: Please know I successfully registered on the link in the blog post. Possibly they've corrected this hyperlink. Please click HERE.
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Re: Free RESILIENCE Virtual Screening - register by 3/28 at 2pm PST
Thanks Dana, I am registered! Tessa Smith Family Partner/Outreach Specialist Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency MHSA Prevention/Early Intervention Unit 137 N Cottonwood Woodland CA 95695 Office: (530)666-8546 Cell: (530)204-7363 Tessa.Smith@Yolocounty.org STRENGTHS: Strategic/Learner/Communication/Connectedness/Woo
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Re: The Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma is coming!
The bus is coming to Sacramento!!!! Lets show up!
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Re: The Campaign to Heal Childhood Trauma is coming!
https://gathr.us/screening/22371 I’m hosting it April 4th at the F street theater.The link has a trailer to watch and is where tickets can be purchased. > On Mar 7, 2018, at 3:52 PM, ACEsConnection < communitymanager@acesconnection.com > wrote: > >
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Re: YRN &Yolo CASA @ Celebrate Davis
Thanks for posting, Julie! It was a great event; was so great to connect with friends and meet new folks and tell them about our work. Thank you Tracy for offering to share the Yolo CASA booth and a big shout out to Julie for your amazing organization of the stress wheel game! Finally, wanted to share what Lucy Roberts reported about the event - several students who were playing the stress wheel game recognized the stress wheel from classrooms at schools around town. That is a great...
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Re: Screening of Resilience in Woodland and West Sacramento
Good Afternoon, Would Resilient Yolo be interested in tabling the 2019 Yolo Child Development Conference, “Building Resilient Children”? I think that informing the community at the conference about events like these would be great if you are able to. Thank you, Ann Panzica Program Manager Children’s Home Society of California 1100 Main Street, Suite 120 Woodland, CA 95695 (530) 723-5226 Fax: (530) 723-5223 [CHS Logo+URL and BBT logo sig_1]
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POSITIVE PARENTING VIDEOS in English and Spanish
Discussing Death with Kids : Death is a difficult topic to talk about, but child psychologists say even among families who have experienced previous loss, parents can provide kids with supports to help them during these difficult times. Single Moms’ Challenges During COVID-19 : In the United States, almost one in four moms are taking on the challenge of raising kids alone as a single parent. COVID-19 and the social distancing that’s required to keep families healthy during the pandemic may...
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RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS on protective factors and trauma-informed care
· Everyone Experiences Stress, Protective Factors Keep Families Strong from Child Welfare Information Gateway Help the families in your community learn more about how to stay strong even when times are tough. Share this video and resource page with the families you serve, and start a conversation about ways to manage stress and implement protective factors. Use the hashtag #mystrongfamily to share ideas on all the different ways families stay strong even on the rainiest days. · Training and...
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Resources for Parents and people working with youth
Center for Adolescent Studies publications 4 Tips To Practice Trauma-Informed Care with Youth 8 Principles for Teaching Mindfulness to Teens Videos for parents from Positive Parenting in English and Spanish Vaping, Teens, and COVID-19 : Scientists surveyed over 2,000 11th and 12th graders’ e-cigarette use and found that students who vaped were more susceptible to lung inflammation and respiratory symptoms. Fernando Holguin, MD, a pulmonologist from the University of Colorado School of...
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WEBINARS on self-care, online teaching, Standards of Quality, VT Parent Child Center Network, State of Babies Yearbook, kids’ stress response
Resilience and Self-Care for Helping Professionals in Uncertain Times on 8/11 11am on August 11 Join Dr. Sam Himelstein, a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in resilience, mindfulness, and sustainable self-care strategies for this FREE and LIVE webinar from the Center for Adolescent Studies. Online Teaching Strategies: Tips and Guidance from the Field on 8/12 1-2pm on August 12 We are starting this school year with many questions. Will we teach students in classrooms? Or, will we engage...
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WEBINARS on resilience, self-care, and stress
· Resilience and Self-Care for Helping Professionals in Uncertain Times from the Center for Adolescent Studies (recording now available) · Regulating the Stress Response for Kids: Practical Tips for Primary Care Providers on 8/26 Noon-1pm on Wednesday, August 26 This webinar will offer practical tips and examples on how providers can incorporate stress regulation strategies into their treatment planning for pediatric patients.
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WEBINARS on sexual assault, stress, and structural racism
Web Conference Series: “Seeing Survivors in Familiar Spaces: Building Sexual Assault Awareness for Everyone” in September These web conferences are designed for community based organizations (i.e. schools, faith based, recovery programs, etc.) seeking to build their capacity to address sexual assault among their service populations, and who want to work more collaboratively with their local sexual assault agencies. 9/15, 10-11am: It Impacts Us All: Sexual Assault 101 9/16, 10-11am: Children...
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Davis Parent University presents Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Young People
Dr. Lisa Damour is a renowned psychologist, best-selling author, monthly New York Times columnist, and regular contributor to CBS News who is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association for her work on stress and anxiety. Monday, October 19th, 2020 Virtual Event, 5 - 6 pm PST REGISTER HERE: https://davismedia.org/civicrm/event/info?id=412&reset=1
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YOLO RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES: NEW rental assistance program; Healthy Community Day (10/24), CREO Platicas every Wednesday, ALTAR event (11/1)
NEW Rental Assistance Program available to Yolo low income residents The County has a new rental assistance program available to low income residents, in partnership with Yolo County Housing who is the program administrator. A press release was just sent out on social media and is on the Yolo County website. I’ve also attached some flyers in English and Spanish and the program summary. Please share as needed. Thanks! o Here’s the link to the English press release:...
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Presentation on Building a Resilient Community: Transformational Resilience to Address Climate Change & Other Trauma & Stress in Our Community
Building a Resilient Community: Cool Davis Coalition hosts Bob Doppelt on November 18th from 4:30pm-6:30pm via zoom . View more details and register HERE .
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WEBINARS on Resilience; Raising racially just children; Access to care for veterans
5 Principles for Turning Family Stress into Resilience on 11/10 10:30am on Tuesday, November 10 Come join the Center for Adolescent Studies for a free live webinar focused on strengthening your family’s resilience. In addition to presenting our 5 principles for transforming family stress, we’ll provide you with concrete tips for working as a team with your spouse or partner, creating a sense of stability in the home, negotiating difficult moments with your kids, and more! Lights, cameras,...
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WEBINARS on burnout, race, supporting families, Family Resource Centers
Tools to Mitigate Work Stress and Prevent Burnout: For Health Care Providers during COVID and Beyond on 12/9 Noon-1pm on Wednesday, December 9 Whether you work in a hospital, a safety net clinic, or in another health care setting, no health care provider working during the COVID-19 pandemic needs to read the flurry of news stories that highlight the extreme stress experienced by people in this line of work – you already know it firsthand. This webinar from ACEs Connection and the Center for...
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WEBINARS on ACEs, Conversations at Zoom, homelessness, resilience, racism, adversity
Roadmap for Resilience: The California Surgeon General's Report on Adverse Childhood Experience, Toxic Stress, and Health on 12/10 Noon - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10 California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris set a bold vision to cut ACEs and toxic stress in half in one generation through a strategically deployed, coordinated public health initiative designed to raise awareness, reduce transmission of ACEs and strengthen our response networks. As part of this work, the Office...
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PODCAST: Connecting Health & Learning Part I: The Science from Harvard Center on the Developing Child
The environments we create and the experiences we provide for young children and their families affect not just the developing brain and early learning, but also many other physiological systems and lifelong health. How do all these systems work together to respond to chronic stress? What do these responses mean for early learning and lifelong health? And what can we do to stop early adversity and stressors from leading to long-term consequences? Derived from the science in our most recent...