Resilience is about the body of stress and the science of hope. It reveals how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.
Location: Utah Valley University, Wasatch Campus Register: https://www.uvu.edu/ce/discover/discover-wasatch.html#personal-development Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story. Research has shown that the best prevention for suicide risks, abusive relationships, and drug and alcohol abuse is the commitment of one caring adult. In this time of COVID-19, caring adults are essential because many […]
Every action sends a message to those around us about our personal and professional boundaries. Boundaries are a declaration of expectations and an agreed-upon way to work together. Learn about teaching and maintaining boundaries with youth. Zoom Register: https://ctcsummitcounty.org/events/
Teens from Wasatch and Summit counties and beyond are invited to pariticpate in this fun virtual event.
Learn how to set clear boundaries and strengthen relationships with youth in your life.
March 25, 2021 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Fundamental is a series of docu-shorts featuring grassroots movement leaders from around the world. Directed by the two-time Academy Award-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Each 17-minute film—Rising Power (US episode), Rights Not Roses (Pakistan episode), Defenders of Justice (Brazil episode), Living Out Loud (Georgia Episode)—focuses on the unique […]
Creating Positive Peer Norms for Teens April 6, 2021 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Zoom-See link below Social norming is the idea that teens want to behave in positive, healthy ways. However, they perceive that their peers are engaging in negative and unhealthy behaviors. Teens report participating in negative behaviors because they believe it helps them be […]
City of Joy Screening Virtual Devastated by 20-plus years of violence, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is often referred to as, “the worst place in the world to be a woman.” This film brings a very different story from the region. CITY OF JOY, directed by first-time director Madeleine Gavin, follows the first class […]
Toward a Healthier Generation of Children May 6, 2021 5:30 PM-6:30 PM Zoom-see below for link This presentation is based on the ground-breaking work Nurturing Our Humanity by Riane Eisler. This work is an interdisciplinary exploration of the impact domination and partnership relationship have on our brains, lives, and futures. It invites us to reconsider […]
