The Clallam Resilience Project's monthly programming will cover managing the stigma of substance abuse. CRP is a United Way of Clallam County program. Olympic Community of Health (OCH) recently conducted a research project exploring the presence of stigma of substance addiction across the Olympic region (Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson Counties). Our goal is to raise … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Transforming substance abuse stigma
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Parenting science training: biological embedding of early-life adversity
This training will look at how early life experience affects development and child and adult functioning, and look at mechanisms of resiliency. This free program is part of the Parent-Child Relationship Programs, a service of the Barnard Center at the University of Washington. This program is highly recommended. Biological Embedding of Early-Life Adversity: Challenges … [Read more...] about Parenting science training: biological embedding of early-life adversity
Clallam Resilience Project: Ease Keys – relaxation practices with Rachel Hardies
January is a great time to find some ease. Join Rachel Hardies, from New Growth Counseling Services, as she introduces exercises that, with practice, can help you navigate life with more balance and ease. These "ease keys" are part of a larger curriculum designed around sharing breath and relaxation practices tied to neuroscience to help bring ease to our nervous systems, and … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Ease Keys – relaxation practices with Rachel Hardies
Clallam Resilience Project: Trauma support through Little Free Pantries
The Clallam Resilience Project holds monthly Community Meetings on topics connected to toxic stress, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and trauma-informed care. The intention is to learn together as a community, from one another, and from a variety of perspectives. These meetings take place on zoom, the first Tuesday of the month, from 10:00 – 11:30am. Everyone is welcome. The … [Read more...] about Clallam Resilience Project: Trauma support through Little Free Pantries
The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
People who experience domestic violence are often hesitant to disclose their stories and reach out for help. Family and friends who have concerns or questions or who may be unsure about what is going on "behind closed doors" should call a domestic violence helpline. There are several agencies on the North Olympic Peninsula, all listed below. You can also call the National … [Read more...] about The forgotten heroes: Family and friends who call DV helplines
Positive discipline techniques – The Peace Discipline model is based on quality research
How do you discipline children without spanking or even yelling at them? The trick is to take a broad-based approach that incorporates several techniques. One of the problems to finding the right techniques has been that low quality research studies have led to suggestions which don't work, or even backfire. Karen Quail, a teacher, school counselor, and researcher in South … [Read more...] about Positive discipline techniques – The Peace Discipline model is based on quality research