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Trainings/Conferences
On-line Resouces
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Focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5
Research and message development on child and family mental health Promoting the health and development of infants and toddlers Building awareness and understanding of sensory processing disorders through education and collaboration Helping parents, teachers and health professionals to proactively manage the challenging behaviors of the 21st century child |
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Meeting Information
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 8:30 to 10:30 A.M. Blood Source Community Room Presentation: SHOR-Sojourner's House On The Ridge A Nomadic Sheltering Program for the homeless & those in transition in Paradise Stephanie Gregorio, Executive Director |
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 Doing What Doesn't Come Naturally: The Development of Self-Regulation
Ross A. Thompson, University of California, Davis
Self-regulatory limitations are typical of young children, whose impulsiveness, distractibility, and emotional outbursts can amuse and frustrate parents and practitioners. During the last 30 years, however, research into the development of self-regulation has revealed that early childhood is a very early stage in the maturation of brain regions relevant to self-control and that self-regulatory problems often accompany increasing stress in the lives of young children. These discoveries have underscored the importance of adult support for the growth of self-regulatory competence in young children and the need for appropriate developmental expectations for self-control, and they have contributed to the development of early interventions to support self-regulatory ability in the early years. Read the full article here.
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 America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being
The signature report of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics features statistics on children and families in the United States across a range of domains, including family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education and health. A working group of 22 Federal agencies, the Forum fosters coordination, collaboration, and integration of Federal efforts to collect, analyze and report data on conditions and trends in issues related to child and family well-being. View the report here.
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 Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters and its partners in the National Coalition to End Child Abuse Deaths urge you to read the third edition of the report, We Can Do Better: Child Abuse and Neglect Deaths in America. It describes the magnitude of child abuse deaths in the U.S., giving up-to-date statistics and information.
Your voice is a very powerful asset in the fight against child abuse deaths, Join Every Child Matters in the fight to protect our children by signing their petition to Congress.
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Workshops, Conferences and Other Resources
The Center for Regional and Continuing Education at CSU, Chico is offering a Domestic Violence Update symposium Friday, November 9th, 2012. Click here for details and registration information.
The Developing Brain and Traumatic Stress in Transition-age Youth,
Tuesday November 13, 2012, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Integrating neuroscience research findings into programs for transition-age youth is crucial for designing and delivering effective services. Just as emerging adults are transitioning across systems, their brains and minds are continuing to develop. Indeed, the final stages of the brain's structural and functional development are not complete until individuals reach their mid-to-late 20s. This Pathways RTC webinar will give participants a foundational understanding of brain development and the neurobiology of traumatic stress, and a young adult's personal experience of traumatic stress will be shared. Register here.
The 27th National Training Institute takes place November 28 through December 1, 2012. This annual training event for those working with infants and toddlers provides participants with opportunities to learn about hot topics in research, practice, and policy. Keynote speakers will be James Heckman, Alan Sroufe, and Pat Levitt. The theme of this year's conference is "Leading Edge: Early Childhood Science, Policy and Practice." More details here.
The Up Close and Personal Workshop Series at the Live Oak Center for Psychotherapy and Education, located in El Dorado Hills, California, are professional development seminars for MFT, LCSW, and other mental health workers. Our small workshops allow close conversation with dynamic teachers in a comfortable and homey setting. Most offer continuing education (both CEU and CE) credits.
The National AIA Resource Center interactive online tutorial Home Visiting with Families Affected by Substance Abuse and/or HIV provides an introduction to the field of home visiting for those working with families facing these unique challenges. Viewers will acquire knowledge of the basic components of home visiting, such as scheduling visits, developing rapport, modeling skills, educating families, and respecting cultural differences. Practical safety precautions and avenues for professional growth are also addressed.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. For three decades, NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes.
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Positive Indicators Of Child Development
Gloria Balch, Deputy Director