Did you know… research on positive childhood and adult experiences and the impacts of these experiences on health and wellbeing across the lifespan is growing exponentially! A simple search for PCEs alone last week through The George Washington University library system yielded 62 new peer-reviewed publications year-to-date in 2024 , up from 42 in all of 2023, and 22 in 2022. This year I have developed a close personal relationship with my university library as I have tried to keep up with...

" If we want health, we must promote health ." ~ Dr. Jeff Linkenbach The research on positive experiences across the lifespan and their impacts on individual, family, community and public health is growing, and exciting new applications are emerging. We hope you will join us each day from Noon to 1:00pm Central Time, February 5th-9th, as The Montana Institute hosts the 2nd Annual online Montana Winter Institute to explore these issues together. The first two days will shine a spotlight on...

The Montana Summer Institute from A Peace of My MInd on Vimeo . The evidence of a dose-response relationship between Positive Childhood Experiences and a reduced risk of a growing number of identified negative health outcomes in adulthood, effectively serving as a buffer to ACEs, is one of the most exciting areas of research that I have witnessed in my career, and it is what led me to the Montana Summer Institute. From June 20 th to the 23 rd , among the soaring mountains and budding...

Is your organization or one of your partners submitting an application for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funding opportunity , “Essentials for Childhood (EfC): Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action," (due June 12 th !), or do you have a current EfC grant, or are you implementing EfC in your work? One of the key strategies promoted by the CDC for reducing ACEs and increasing Positive Childhood Experiences is “Promoting Social Norms that Protect Against...

If we want health, we must promote health. This can seem counterintuitive to those of us who are used to focusing on the dangers and problems we are working to prevent. The Science of the Positive reverses the problem-centered frame: by growing healthy, positive, protective norms, we can decrease risky, harmful, and unhealthy attitudes and behaviors.

Join us at the 2023 Montana Winter Institute for an hour each day online, January 23rd-27th, to hear from a diverse group of leaders and scientific researchers on topics at the intersection of diversity, inclusion and prevention . Those who register will have access to recordings of the presentations at the conclusion of the event. Register at: www.montanainstitute.com/mwi The Montana Institute exists to inspire AHAs about the positive in the world by creating conditions for liberating and...

Exploring Your BIG NEXT Journey is an 8-week Workshop curated by Dr. Jeff Linkenbach for leaders looking to reconnect to their deeper calling. As leaders in a rapidly changing work environment, you may feel overwhelmed or disconnected from other people, your teams, or your organization. This feeling of disconnection to self and others is at the root of the malaise and it takes a toll on our mental health and the spirit of our organizations . The BIG NEXT journey recognizes our deep need for...

This year, the Montana Summer Institute, to be held June 21-24, is focused on Navigating Transformation: Increasing Health & Safety with Positive Community Norms , and it has never felt more relevant. The in-person event has sold out, but joining virtually is still a great option! Dr. Jeff Linkenbach will be offering an all-day workshop on “ Advancing Applications of HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) through the Science of the Positive ” as part of this four day learning...

This year, in an effort to make this conference more accessible to those working with foster youth and those at risk of entering foster care, The majority of sessions in this conference are based on Title IV-E billable topics. The full agenda is attached with Title IV-E topics highlighted in green.