Trauma-informed movement promoting community-building & cross-sector coalitions to help individuals, families & communities thrive. 🧩❤️‍🩹

Washington, DC
Joined April 2016
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This week, alternative approaches to depression: 💃Salsa dancing linked to improvements in mild to moderate depression 🕺Dance-based interventions show clinically significant improvements 🏃Exercise-based interventions likely reduce symptoms of depression buff.ly/B9oYjtn
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Big feelings can be hard to put into words. Me in Mind by NAMI’s Discover activities for grades K–2 use art, movement, conversation, and play to help kids recognize emotions, express what they’re feeling, and discover what helps them feel better. Explore free activities for parents, caregivers, educators, and others who support kids: nami.org/meinmind
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The path to healing looks different for everyone. And that’s okay.
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Providing trauma-informed care involves understanding, recognizing, & responding to the effects of trauma. Trauma-informed principles can be applied to all clinical interactions to establish trust, help patients feel empowered, and improve health outcomes: nationalcoalitionforsexualhe…
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To anyone who’s ever been made to feel like they were “too much” because of their mental health, we see you. And, for the record, you’re not too much.
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You're invited! Join us on June 24 for a full-day webinar on Federal Research Investments in Whole Child Health and Well-being. NIH leadership + top child health researchers. Real solutions. Real scale. 10 am - 5 pm ET | Free to attend Register: bit.ly/42tioqH
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Unaddressed trauma can harm mental and physical health, life expectancy, school success, and employment. I introduced the bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to support children and families facing trauma so they can heal their emotional scars and build a brighter future.
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This week, I reintroduced the RISE from Trauma Act, bipartisan legislation to increase support for children who have been exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma, including witnessing community violence, parental addiction, or abuse. This legislation builds on the work we have done over the past several years and reflects the needs I continue to hear from West Virginians across the state. Read more: capito.senate.gov/news/press…
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Care about the intersection of Trauma Informed Practices and energy policies? Check out our latest blog post! bit.ly/PCTI-policy_CleanEner…
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Today, I introduced legislation to increase trauma informed services available in schools for students. By providing children with resources to help them heal, we can make sure they have a chance to succeed in school and lead healthy lives. bit.ly/3zu6nGb
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Childhood trauma is a crisis that has only worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And our kids deserve bold federal action to support them through grief, depression, and neglect. That's why I'm urging @HHSgov to address this crisis head-on.
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Join us for the 2024 May Mental Health and Trauma Campaign! Help us spread the word by using the hashtags #WeHealUS #MentalHealth #TraumaAwareness when sharing on social media. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of something truly impactful. 🙏 wehealus.org/contributing-pa…
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Join us next month as we discuss the #behavioralhealthworkforce shortage in the US with health care professionals from CA, IN, and UT. They'll share strategies for assessing needs and shaping new roles and career paths. Register today: pathways-us.org/event/buildi…
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Replying to @CTIPPorg
@CTIPPorg, DDC Public Affairs and @KetchumPR have released “Transforming Trauma: Reimagining America’s Approach to Well-Being.” Join us in a discussion on how best to improve access to care and outcomes, especially in underserved communities. bit.ly/46eBLTZ
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Kids’ Campaign unveils a youth-focused to-do list for the next mayor trib.al/jggaWmn
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Our upcoming Learning Network session will highlight Native American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander acts of resilience & explore ways state agencies can support #healing among these communities. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJI… #TraumaResponsive #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Prevention programs that show the most promise teach kids how to manage their emotions, communicate with others & build healthy relationships. They can save society $18 for every dollar invested. But that approach is less intuitive than simply saying “no.” buff.ly/3PwSdIN
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After @ManyaChylinski survived the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, she channeled her painful experience into action & advocacy, resulting in new federal #mentalhealth support for survivors of violent events. Read her powerful story: bit.ly/3P3UyMw
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