Broken Places

ORDER THE FILM - INSTITUTIONAL/PUBLIC VIEWING @BrokenPlacesDoc is the latest #TraumaInformed U.S. documentary on #ACEs and early childhood trauma. The film is now available on DVD/Streaming for Institution/Public viewing at rocoeducational.com/broken_places

Join us January 6th @ 1pm PT for a *LIVE* #KPJRBookClub Zoom w/ featured author @Catherine_Price, as we explore her latest book "The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again". #PowerOfFun Moderated by Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO, @CliffordBeers. Register Now: forms.gle/vi97WP4KpT53Dn…

@PaperTigersDoc @istevepemberton @KPJRFilms A great conversation for the #KPJRBookClub readers this month. Thanks!

@istevepemberton @KPJRFilms Thank you Steve! What a wonderful hour with you. The inspiration of your story and all you do for empowering the human potential will surely be our lighthouse as we make our way into the New Year. Happy Holidays #KPJRBookClub

A big heartfelt THANK YOU to our December #KPJRBookClub author of the month, @istevepemberton! Steve, thank you for joining us tonight to discuss your book #AChanceInTheWorld, & sharing with us your story of resilience, with your wisdom, humility, & kindness. #KPJRBookClub

@istevepemberton @KPJRFilms Amen. #OneCaringAdult

@KPJRFilms I do believe we have to strengthen families first. So much flows from that foundation. I came to see this in my own story; my mother was truly struggling with her own difficulties and she clearly needed a support system.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Q8: According to the US Senate Committee on Finance, just 3% of foster youth have a bachelor’s degree. 24% experience homelessness & 53% are unemployed 5 years after aging out. @istevepemberton, how can we break this cycle of #trauma & neglect? #KPJRBookClub

@istevepemberton @KPJRFilms @nasw @Mittjoy @KarenBassTweets 🙌🙌🙌

@BrokenPlacesDoc @KPJRFilms @nasw and @Mittjoy wake up every day fighting this fight. We also need more government leaders like @KarenBassTweets.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Q7: There is a #fostercare crisis in America, particularly private foster care agencies profiting from the lives of 430,000 children in the system at any one time. @istevepemberton, what recommendations can you make to #FixFosterCare? #KPJRBookClub

@istevepemberton @KPJRFilms How do we raise more awareness about corruption in the foster care system? Are there any good organizations doing policy or campaign work on this? #KPJRBookClub

@KPJRFilms It IS a crisis. We are living in a time when so many of our societies challenges are landing on the shoulders of our children, whether it be a global pandemic or massive income inequality. We need a multi-pronged strategy, from more foster families, more resources to prevent /1

@istevepemberton @KPJRFilms Heroes always rise! Thank you for this @istevepemberton. So true.

@KPJRFilms or provide dignity. We have seen it in the science community as they have raced to find a vaccine that will pull us back from the brink. #KPJRBookClub

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Q1: @istevepemberton, why do you begin “A Chance In The World” w/an epigraph from mythology scholar Edith Hamilton?“The fullness of life is in the hazards of life. And, at the worst, there is that within us, which can turn defeat into victory.”#KPJRBookClub

STREAM OR DOWNLOAD @BrokenPlacesDoc today! The latest #traumainformed documentary from director Roger Weisberg explores why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. #BrokenPlacesFilm #ACEs amazon.com/gp/product/B08…

@marcbrackett @KPJRFilms How can parents help their children when they’re struggling themselves to understand the role of emotions in their lives? #KPJRBookClub

@KPJRFilms We tend to ATTRIBUTE emotion instead of accurately reading how they’re feeling. I feel like crap.. you must feel that way (or I want you to feel that way) ! :) The ONLY true way to know how someone is feeling is to ask the question & really listen! #KPJRBookClub #PermissionToFeel

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Q4 - @marcbrackett what are some common ways we misinterpret others’ emotions, even confidently, and the effects that can have? What are some tips for our readers to prevent that from happening? #KPJRBookClub #PermissionToFeel

@KPJRFilms @marcbrackett Sometimes emotions motivate us to be the best we can be, but they can also bring out the worst in the human condition. Trying to understand what motivates us for good- to be those kind, caring, compassionate people we all wish we had in our lives- is the key. #KPJRBookClub

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Q2- @marcbrackett you mention that “emotions are information,” influencing our attention, memory, learning, decision making, relationships, health, & creativity. How do emotions affect each of these areas in our life, in both good and bad ways? #KPJRBookClub

#MentalHealthMonth Programs aimed at “adult” problems—poverty, depression, etc.—often don't consider the emotional wellbeing of children affected by them. Family-centered approaches are promising for preventing & treating mental health problems in children developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/esta…

#MentalHealthMonth There is no health without mental health. The emotional well-being of children is tied to the functioning of their caregivers & the communities in which they live. Reducing the stressors affecting children requires addressing the stresses on their families.

“Building Trauma-Informed Connections via Telehealth During COVID-19.” You can watch this webinar and more at ACEsAware.org.

The anxiety around the daily news cycle and the stress of working and schooling from home has led some experts to believe that we are in a dual crisis of physical and mental health. Join @ChildMindInst president, Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, for a special webinar.

"Instead of tearing yourself apart for being 'lazy' and 'unproductive,' you can tell yourself: 'I am disappointed I didn’t get more done, and I forgive myself. This is a tough time.'” #BrokenPlacesFilm #TraumaInformed blogs.psychcentral.com/weightless/202…

We are live answering your questions about parenting during the coronavirus pandemic. pscp.tv/w/cXiJ1DFKUkVt…

Kathryn Lige, Clinical Social Worker at the Child Mind Institute shares some tips on how to find joy during the coronavirus pandemic. youtube.com/watch?v=cWBEpa…

"Compassion is an action word with no boundaries." - Prince As we wrap up another week during this difficult time, it's always good to practice intentional compassion towards others and ourselves. Be kind to yourself! Keith Haring-inspired artwork created by our PAII scholars.

With the help of @CNN journalists @drsanjaygupta + @EricaRHill, Big Bird will moderate “The ABC’s of COVID 19: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids & Parents that will help explain the effects the pandemic is having on kids’ lives. yahoo.com/lifestyle/sesa…

Watched the documentary "Broken Places". Every at-risk child needs an encouraging support system to build strong resilient children and adults. Early investment in Public Health is cheaper than paying to incarcerate. There is hope @BrokenPlacesDoc smile.amazon.com/Broken-Places-…