ACEs Aware – OCDE Newsroom

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

June 2, 2021

Imagine a space on a middle or high school campus that resembles a tranquil coffee house or the lobby of a high-end spa, replete with soft lighting, comfortable chairs, relaxing literature and light snacks. ... Read More

#IamTraumaAware campaign encourages community to share stories of healing and resilience

Nichole Pichardo

May 19, 2021

It's no secret that pandemic-related trauma is real. From the impacts of losing loved ones to the illness to the loss of a school year, communities across the country have experienced emotional fallout related ... Read More

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

Ian Hanigan

May 12, 2021

Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of Florence Nightingale. And the Wednesday within that week is annually celebrated as National... Read More

Stephanie Loscko, Lisa Nguyen and Elke Petras

OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas

Ian Hanigan

May 3, 2021

OCDE staff members Stephanie Loscko, Lisa Nguyen and Elke Petras are leading an initiative that's empowering students to elevate mental health awareness and reduce stigmas on their school campuses. It’s bee... Read More

How to help children cope with tragic events

Staff reports

April 1, 2021

Whenever there's a high-profile trauma, whether it’s an act of terrorism or a destructive hurricane, it’s important to remember that kids may be experiencing increased levels of stress or anxiety. Even if th... Read More

VIDEO: A new online toolbox is helping local students buffer the negative effects of the pandemic

Nichole Pichardo

March 23, 2021

Physical distancing and economic hardship have exponentially increased the mental health needs of children and teens in Orange County. To help local students and families buffer the effects of the pandemic, ... Read More

Understanding ACEs: Stories of trauma and resilience

Nichole Pichardo

February 2, 2021

Over the past few months, the OCDE Newsroom has cast a light on ACE’s – or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Through the process of exploring ACEs, we’ve discovered that while childhood trauma can have an influenc... Read More

Local online network helps raise awareness about ACEs and trauma-informed practices

Nichole Pichardo

December 15, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social fallout have certainly had adverse effects in the lives of young children today, adverse childhood experiences – or ACEs – are certainly not unique. In... Read More

ACEs Aware initiative trains thousands of health care providers in trauma-informed care

Nichole Pichardo

November 4, 2020

It’s not just our local schools that are recognizing the importance of screening for adverse childhood experience, or ACEs, and the importance of trauma-informed practices. A new report released earlier this... Read More

5 facts to make you more ACEs aware

Nichole Pichardo

October 19, 2020

An acronym that has been used by healthcare professionals for decades has recently become a common term for educators who are observing an uptick in student stress, anxiety and other extreme barriers to learnin... Read More

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

#IamTraumaAware campaign encourages community to share stories of healing and resilience

On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses

OCDE program empowers students to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigmas

How to help children cope with tragic events

VIDEO: A new online toolbox is helping local students buffer the negative effects of the pandemic

Understanding ACEs: Stories of trauma and resilience

Local online network helps raise awareness about ACEs and trauma-informed practices

ACEs Aware initiative trains thousands of health care providers in trauma-informed care

5 facts to make you more ACEs aware

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