Developing Resilience

Image from PixabayMany of you have heard of (or even attended workshops about) Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects of toxic stress on the long-term physical and mental health of people who experience it as children.  If you don’t know what this...

Focus on Youth Mental Health

Photo credit:  PixabayCheck out this free community event–I know the presenters and they are smart and thoughtful!  I hope you’ll consider joining me at this event:Focus on Youth Mental Health:  A Free Community EventThursday, May 3, 6-7:30...

Resilience, Harry Potter Style

photo from PixabayI just listened to a webinar with Dr. Sara Langworthy through Early Childhood Investigations, about Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how to act as a factor to help with resilience for kids who are experiencing toxic stress and trauma. In the...

Trauma-Informed Care

It’s hard to find a photo to go with this topic. Snuggling cats just make me feel better.Many of us have learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how the toxic stress encountered in childhood can affect people mentally and physically for the rest...