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How Dangerous is Bullying – Part 2

December 25, 2019December 25, 2019 chrisjo bullying, childhood stress, childhood trauma, peer relationships, school bullying

A recent blog, “How Dangerous is Bullying?” is further emphasized by a recent article from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: “Bullying isn’t just a problem, it should be considered a national emergency based on the stunning statistics.”

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Can Reading Help Children Heal?

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 chrisjo adverse childhood events (ACE), childhood trauma, reading, toxic stress, Trauma

Does reading to children provide more than entertainment? More than stimulation for language development? More even than the cozy comfort of “cuddling” with nurturing adults? Yes, according to a recent “Fixes Column” in the New York Times.

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Long-Term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 chrisjo adverse childhood event, childhood trauma, depression, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, PTSD, risky sexual behavior

Long-term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Women who experience domestic violence

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KAISER CONTINUES to RESTRICT ACCESS to COUNSELING

March 29, 2020 chrisjo Comments Off

Kaiser Permanente in Northern California continues to restrict access to counseling services for its subscribers. In 2013, Kaiser was penalized $4 million for denying services by the California State Department of Managed Care, as discussed in a previous blog on this website.

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