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    Fractales Live
    08/Jan/2025
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    Resources in Response to the California Wildfires

    In response to the California wildfires, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together. Resources include:

    Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery

    The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. The PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training (En Español) course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:

    For community and mental health providers who plan to continue working with affected communities long-term, review Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR; En Español) and take the SPR Online course.

     Resources to Support Firefighters:

    The Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health has resources for firefighters, providers supporting them, and their friends and family, including the Helping Heroes web-based training.

     Mobile Apps:

     Available from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University and other partners:

    Resources for After the Wildfire:

    Disaster Helpline

    SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.

    Additional Resources:

    For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Melissa Brymer at [email protected].

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    Fractales Live
    08/Jan/2025
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    Important Safety Information: Preparing for Wildfires and Power Shutoffs in Southern California

    Our hearts and sympathies go out to our southern California community during these January wildfire and public safety power shutoff events. This time of crisis, living in fear of losing our homes, our communities, and potentially our loved ones, takes a toll on young children.   Please be aware of steps you can take to be ready if you need to evacuate or shelter in place, possibly without electricity.

    Share this information with your friends and other people you know to prepare and stay safe.

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    Fractales Live
    16/Dec/2024
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    HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences

    Healthy Outcomes for Positive Experiences Please join us to learn more about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families After attending this workshop, attendees will: Be able to name the 7 crucial PCEs Label the 4 building blocks of HOPE Identify 1 thing you can change in your parenting/teaching/practice to promote access to each building block.

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    11/Dec/2024
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    HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences

    HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences

    Join Us for an Inspiring Workshop with Aisha Pope, MSW, LCSW
    Discover how to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families by fostering healthy outcomes through positive experiences. This workshop will empower parents, educators, and professionals with actionable insights to promote emotional well-being and resilience.
    What You’ll Learn:
    After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
    • Identify the 7 Crucial Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs).
    • Understand the 4 Building Blocks of HOPE.
    • Implement one practical change in their parenting, teaching, or professional practice to enhance access to each building block.
    Presenter:
    Aisha Pope, MSW, LCSW
    Director of Foster Care Services, San Diego Center for Children
    Aisha Pope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an experienced leader in child and family mental health. She oversees clinical operations at the Foster Family Agency Stabilization and Treatment (FFAST) and San Pasqual Outpatient Treatment (SPOT) Programs. As a Certified HOPE Champion and Faculty Trainer, Aisha brings expertise in Positive Discipline and is a co-author of the Positive Discipline Tools for Kids Social Emotional Learning program. She is a board member of both the Positive Discipline Association and CalAIMH and co-chairs the Birth of Brilliance Conference, which promotes racial equity in children’s behavioral health services.

    Event Details:

    • Date: January 16, 2025
    • Time: 6:30 PM Pacific Time
    • Location: Online via Zoom

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