Have you learned your ACE score yet? ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) occur when we are children, and can impact our health and well-being throughout our lifetimes. The understanding of ACEs is changing the landscape of healthcare and community support across the nation. This 5-minute video explains. Ready to discover your ACE score? Follow the link. … More ACEs
I had a conversation recently with Becky, a LCMFT in our agency. It made me realize that many of the stresses that families have (including my own) are not going to be fixed any time soon. Challenges like poverty, long-term illness, a history of trauma, social isolation, disabilities, and loss of loved ones, are not … More Top 5 Protective Factors for Healthy Families
As parents, we need to take care of ourselves well. Caring for children, especially children with disabilities, can leave us drained, exhausted, or even sick. Sometimes we feel burned-out. If we are not able to take care of ourselves well, we will not be able to provide the kind of care we want to, the … More Taking Care
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