Past Events

Join the final session of the COVID-19 Virtual Briefing Series which will include lessons learned by physicians and healthcare providers from the COVID-19 pandemic on managing chronic care patients, mental…

Join us for this revealing look at the effects of racism on health from the perspective of three leaders working to bring equity and compassion to the health care system.

Learn about how adverse childhood experiences left unaddressed can result in a variety of health-related issues in adulthood. With Dr. Vincent J. Felitti and presented by Callifornia ACEs Academy.

This webinar will bring together experts to provide insight on early childhood development, ACEs and COVID-19's impact on children.

Join the Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC), a division of the Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL), a program of the Public Health Institute, for a memorable ONLINE and VIRTUAL experience at the first North State Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) VIRTUAL Summit.

Learn about how together we can bring about Health Justice for all. We will discuss Health Access and Housing as a public health issue during COVID-19, current landscape and investments in these areas and opportunities for investment at the local and state levels.

Call For Potential Mentors for MiMentor’s “Medical School Readiness” (MSR) Series: Mi Mentor is seeking mentors for underrepresented students in medicine through the medical school application process. 

COVID-19 has highlighted the need to bolster economic support, access to affordable housing, and other fundamental necessities in low-income and minoritized communities. Cal-IHEA hopes to continue this dialogue by highlighting how these interventions can serve as primary and equity-focused primary preventative measures for family and community violence, while also protecting and supporting survivors of violence in California, especially in communities of color.

In this engaging session, Dr. Anthony Iton will speak to the intersection of public health and social justice and the importance of equity-driven policy solutions in our response to COVID-19.

Learn about practical strategies for integrating trauma-informed health care into your team’s practice that improves patients’ well being and the productivity of your practice. Meet colleagues who share their experiences…

This TWM is an opportunity for pre-health students and medical students to learn about primary care and health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as we welcome Dr. Talamantes address health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this event we will address how AltaMed, a community centered health care organization is focused on addressing the health care disparities that are being illuminated during this health care crisis.

Change is everywhere. How can mental health professionals guide traumatized families through these times of uncertainty?

Family Systems Trauma | FST provides concrete tools and case examples that you can use immediately to help families prepare for school reentry, slow down family anxiety, and identify the root underlying cause of their trauma through what are called undercurrents.

Join Susie Wiet, M.D for an informative hour of discussion surrounding ACEs, the addiction born out of ACEs, and the return to hope.

Applications for the 2021–2022 fellowship year are currently being accepted for this one-year, degree-granting, full-time program. Physicians from groups that are historically underrepresented in medicine are particularly encouraged to apply.

Join an informational webinar with current fellows and alumni this Thursday, Oct. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (EDT) to learn more about the fellowship and application process.

Join us to learn about the tools for supporting individuals as they develop healing and resiliency around complex trauma.

A webinar for general pediatricians to discuss the science of toxic stress, describe the principles of trauma informed care (TIC), gain tools for promoting resilience, and provide practical implementation advice, particularly in light of COVID-19. 

In this insightful session, Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott will share from her experiences as director of the Rhode Island Department of Health and as a specialist in infectious diseases for children and adults. She will provide practical tips for public health professionals seeking to build stronger and more resilient communities in the midst of COVID-19.

Join Brooks Keeshin, M.D. for a webinar discussing practical approaches to deciding the next right step for trauma exposed youth.

American cities face stubbornly large racial disparities in infant mortality, preterm and low birthweight births along with unacceptable rates of maternal mortality. The Los Angeles Maternity Assessment Management Access and Service (MAMA) program is an innovative, multi-sector initiative that seeks to address the constellation of social factors that contribute to adverse maternal and infant outcomes, including housing instability, food insecurity, untreated mental health conditions, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

Learn about the trauma-informed approach and receive support for building trauma awareness in two days of interactive, comprehensive training.

Find out how you can best cope with uncertainty, and enhance your mental health and well-being. An live online webinar with Niroga Institute founder Bidyut Bose, PhD

Join us for the second free UC Davis Neurodiversity Summit, presented by the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain (CMB) and the UC Davis MIND Institute, featuring presentations on educational…

This month's discussion is on the interplay between toxic stress and isolation during the pandemic. We will review the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of our children and families, and discuss ways to prevent and treat exposure to toxic stress.⁠

Join Greater Richmond SCAN for this free two-part virtual training facilitated by Denise Purgold, LCSW, Adoption Supervisor with UMFS. In part one, we will define trauma, review the findings of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study, and explore the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior.

Join Greater Richmond SCAN for this free two-part virtual training facilitated by Denise Purgold, LCSW, Adoption Supervisor with UMFS. In part two, we will share and practice strategies and interventions specific to responding to individuals with trauma and discuss the science of building resilience.

Experts will discuss the inseparable relationship between the social determinants of health and health outcomes. Industry leaders will provide challenges and successes, best practices, and strategies to effectively advance community health.

This webinar will introduce health care providers to the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), an evidence-based method of managing traumatic stress, preventing burnout and building resiliency.

This webinar will provide information and resources for advocates and child welfare workers. Presenters will share the current research about detention and the importance of trauma-informed approaches for survivors and their children. They will talk about special immigration remedies for survivors under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Trafficking Victims Protection Act. They will discuss guidelines for child welfare to support family reunification when a parent is in detention and share how COVID-19 has affected immigrant families who are involved with child welfare. Finally, presenters will highlight the importance of enhanced safety planning to make sure immigrant survivors know their rights and can access help.

This is a one-hour webinar on December 16 from 3-4pm PST by Dovetail Learning is cosponsored by the Center for Care Innovations and ACEs Connection. It is second in a webinar series on health care provider wellness.

In this class, we will discuss and practice mindfulness and practical techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.  Through mindfulness practice, an individual is able to increase their capacity to manage stress/anxiety, build resilience, and decrease the negative effects that stress/anxiety creates in the mind and body.

Learn the basics of Nonviolent Communication in this 30 minute webinar to survive the holidays, and stay at home orders during COVID.

The Relationship Foundation introduces the Trauma-Informed approach, focusing on Relationship Education as an essential component of building resilience. These skills and knowledge can be applied in the family, the workplace, in schools, and in other applications.

Join Origins Training & Consulting for an overview of what a trauma-informed approach is (and what it isn’t!) and how you can apply these concepts in your setting.

The training helps providers manage their own vicarious trauma and delivers anticipatory guidance to support patients/caregivers in strengthening their own resilience skills.

Resilience Circles are 2 (90-minute) weekly sessions which take place Wednesdays, January 13th and January 20th, and offer a more in-depth experience with time for reflection and support from peers.

Participants will learn strategies to change the way we react to, validate, and even care for the psychological wounds that we experience by creating an equitable environment that is careful, kind, self-reflective, and compassionate.