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This week’s stories include:
Childhood trauma: The kids are not alright, and part of the explanation may be linked to epigenetics [geneticliteracyproject.org]
According to a large and ever-growing body of research, childhood trauma exists in all walks of life and many experts believe it is the most pressing health crisis of our time.
Adverse Childhood Experiences as Predictors of Perceived Health: Assessing the ACE Pyramid Model Using Multiple-Mediation [scholarlycommons.
Adverse childhood experiences may influence perceived health through multiple intermediary factors, including depression and poor sleep quality. We discuss several theoretical and clinical implications, and future directions are proposed that take advantage of the multiply-mediated model.
Research Shows the Importance and Paradox of Early Childhood Care and Education [rwjf.org]
Dependable child care is critical for healthy development—and for the nation to return to work. However, costs are often unaffordable even while many child-care workers are not making a living wage.
Here’s What to Do if Your Past Trauma Is Affecting Your Mental Health, According to a Trauma Expert [hellogiggles.com]
The founder of Latinx Therapy talks mental health, her heritage, and growing up in a home that didn’t believe in therapy.
Upcoming Webinars: How to Start an ACEs Initiative in Your Community + Intro to Organizing Your Intiative [acesconnection.com]
Are you curious about starting an ACEs Initiative in your community? Are you wanting to learn the fundamentals of organizing an initiative or coalition? Join one of these upcoming webinars to learn how to start and organize an initiative!
Post-election day debrief and discussion with ACEs Connection staff! Part of our A Better Normal Live Zoom Series [acesconnection.com]
Join the staff of ACEs Connection for this post-Election Day live zoom debrief and discussion, led by Alison Cebulla, producer of the A Better Normal series, and Jane Stevens, Founder and Publisher at ACEs Connection. We don’t know yet what the outcome will be but we are certain there will be lots to process no matter what.
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