This post is about a book that was published on September 29, 2021. But this posting is not a book review--it is intended as information only--and I welcome and appreciate comments. Thank you for reading. DISCLOSURE: As a writer and editor, I had an opportunity to write an article about child abuse in 2010 and publish it as the cover story in Raising Arizona Kids magazine. Writing it gave me a chance to meet Vincent J. Felitti, M.D. and make a promise to him that I would pursue for the rest...

Please consider taking part in this worldwide study. The epicenter is in Portugal. Here is the FAQ page for readers/speakers of English: Compassion, social connectedness and trauma resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multi-national study (USA) Marcela Matos Ph.D. (PI), & Daniel Rijo Ph.D. (CINEICC, University of Coimbra) - PORTUGAL Paul Gilbert OBE Ph.D., Kirsten McEwan Ph.D., Jasran Basran Ph.D. Student (Compassionate Mind Foundation & University of Derby), & Chris Irons...

Author Esther Wojcicki wrote HOW TO RAISE SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE: Simple Lessons for Radical Results (copyright 2019) and placed this post on www.medium.com on May 1, 2019: www.humanparts.medium.com/how-a-painful-childhood-made-esther-wojcicki-a-better-mom-4c78fc30b921 . It's titled "How a Painful Childhood Made Me a Better Mom." Since this is the month of Mother's Day (it's on Sunday, May 12, 2019), I thought I'd link it here on ACEs Connection. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, everywhere, and...

My fellow care-ers about trauma, A representative (the editor-at-large) for The Investigative Fund, Joe Conason, spoke this spring at Tucson Festival of Books. Today, this article was posted in that organization's email newsletter, and I am posting a link to it so members of this community may know about it. The ACE Study is included--as it should be--and the article is an excellent work of journalism.

As an editor, I sometimes coach writers as they're in the process of creating a manuscript. At present, I'm working with a novelist who "needs a better ending." I asked her to ask her characters to reveal what they needed from her, but I suggested that some research be done in the "outer world." Not content to leave the issue to the writer alone, I had some time to a bit of research on my own, and look...I found this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdhnP7MvvWo Rabbi Manis Friedman, author of The...

Last week I shared the link to the video with Oprah on 60 minutes. In that show, she talked about the role of childhood trauma in her life. I believe that this was an important event for all of us in the Trauma and Attachment fields. It furthers our work and brings collective light on these important issues so they do not stay in the shadows! I'm also excited to let you know that next week we will be reopening our free video training series on Attachment, for the first time since 2016. You...

#ErasingMemories Israeli scientists show that weakening communication between two parts of the brain in mice reduced their fear levels. By ISRAEL21c Staff April 2, 2017, 7:00 am Optogenetic research shows promise for erasing memories of fear. Image via Shutterstock.com Share 30 Tweet Share Comment Email Erasing unwanted memories isn’t yet possible. However, Israeli scientists are now reporting that they have succeeded in erasing one type of memory in mice – fear. UNCOVER ISRAEL - Get the...

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/business/economy/child-care-expansion-takes-a-toll-on-poorly-paid-workers.html?emc=edit_th_20160713&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=56829562 Why is there a disconnect between the amount of love and care these workers give to children and what they get in return?

Here is a report from Israel about supplying psychological support at the scenes of violence against humans. If I get in trouble for re-pasting the content, I'll take the blame--this is VERY IMPORTANT! I have wondered why there are not Emergency Rooms for people in psychological crises--this is yet another version of that dream. Thank you, people of Israel and to Israel 21C newsletter. I have posted the beginning of the article below in italics: Thirty Israeli EMTs, paramedics and doctors...

I feel duty-bound to post this link: http://omeleto.com/222213/

Apologies to Wikipedia (I'm posting this, but I'm not sure it's legal), but I just found this and wanted to bring it out for greater attention. (If this is illegal, I will remove the post.) Anyway, the point is that creative people have chosen to...

In today's ACES CONNECTION ROUND UP the Virtual Summit Results were published. In the article, the question was asked, "Does anyone know Hillary Clinton?"   I don't.   But I did Google for information on how to send her a message. Found it....

Just read this in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08...te&nlid=56829562 Scientists at MIT have discovered a way to neutralize bad memories--and they're using mice. This is a must read for future "healing" methodologies.

Spanking study:  http://news.discovery.com/human/videos/spanking-kids-makes-them-lawbreakers-video.htm Ibuprofin's effects on men and women and emotional pain: ...

In 2010, I was asked to write an article for a parenting magazine regarding child abuse. My initial response was, "No way!" Having had a decent childhood myself and nearly ready to launch two kids of my own, I could not wrap my mind around writing...

Everyone should see this one: http://www.ted.com/talks/shane...k_of_the_week_button

James West, M.D. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/09/health/dr-james-west-pioneer-in-addiction-treatment-dies-at-98.html?src=recg

A Troubled Silence By RICHARD B. GARTNER Given what we now know about why it takes child abuse victims so long to come forward, the law needs to be changed. http://tinyurl.com/7f75eo6

Saw this on Huffington Post this morning: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/04/03/sarahs-law-helped-to-protect-hundreds-of-children_n_1400937.html  

  March 13, 2012  Dr. Mary G. Warren, PhD, IMH-E® (IV)  Best for Babies Dependency Court Children's Mental Health Coordinator  Never Shake A Baby Arizona Coordinator  Prevent Child Abuse Arizona  PO Box 26495 ...

Here is an interesting take on how to heal hurtful memories from a wise researcher:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03...emc=edit_th_20120306 The article was in the NEW YORK TIMES online on March 6, 2012.  I am very interested in the topic of resilience and in memory and how to heal from hurtful experiences. Perhaps hurtful experiences have some value--but does the healing from them have even more value?

Saw this on Huffington this morning: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/01/10/nhs-future-forum-report-staff-must-change-use-of-time_n_1195790.html?ir=UK   This may not have a direct relation to ACEs, but it speaks to what I believe is growing...

I was privileged to write about ACES in 2010 for RAISING ARIZONA KIDS magazine. Here is the web content and the link to the article: http://www.raisingarizonakids....Abuse&ar_id=1204 Thanks again for all your work, Dr. Felitti.