Understanding ACEs: Stories of trauma and resilience Nichole Pichardo February 2, 2021Over the past few months, the OCDE Newsroom has cast a light on ACE’s – or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Through...
Local online network helps raise awareness about ACEs and trauma-informed practices Nichole Pichardo December 15, 2020While the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social fallout have certainly had adverse effects in the lives of young...
ACEs Aware initiative trains thousands of health care providers in trauma-informed care Nichole Pichardo November 4, 2020It’s not just our local schools that are recognizing the importance of screening for adverse childhood experience, or ACEs, and...
5 facts to make you more ACEs aware Nichole Pichardo October 19, 2020An acronym that has been used by healthcare professionals for decades has recently become a common term for educators who...
Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression Ian Hanigan September 21, 2020Results of a survey conducted by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate symptoms associated with anxiety and...
OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond Ian Hanigan September 9, 2020When schools closed to students in mid-March, OCDE’s educational and technology teams quickly positioned themselves as a resource, partnering with...
Q&A: Stress management techniques can help eliminate barriers to learning Ian Hanigan September 9, 2019The numbers are alarming. Up to one in five U.S. children has a diagnosable mental health issue such as anxiety...
OCDE program combines mindfulness and yoga to improve students’ physical and mental health Ian Hanigan April 18, 2019According to the most recent Orange County Conditions of Children report, 1 in 4 students feels chronically sad or hopeless,...