By Claire Louge, July 31, 2020 Early in my career, I subscribed to the ‘fake it ‘til you make it’ mindset. I thought that in order to prove my professional worth, I had to demonstrate perpetual competence. If I l didn’t possess a skill, I needed to...
Claire Louge, July 7, 2020 A lot of people are concerned with the decline in calls to the DCS hotline since the pandemic began. They are worried that kids are unsafe at home and, because they have less contact with other protective adults in the community, their...
Streetlight USA is a Phoenix-based nonprofit that serves teenage girls suffering trauma due to sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking. When Yavapai Family Advocacy Center Victim Advocate Chita Olson first heard about Streetlight USA, she thought, “That’s nice –...
Masked Connection: How to Smile with Your Eyes Last week, I had a conversation with my friend Jenny (founder of Rezilia). She recounted her recent trip to the grocery store, where, like most of the shoppers, she wore a mask. She realized that she found masks a bit...
As a statewide organization, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona has accrued many highway miles to reach all four corners of Arizona and everything in between. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic has limited these options for in-person trainings and travel. To adapt to the...
Epic Rides, Epic Impact Over the past two months, there have been ample stories of heartbreak and uncertainty. Thankfully, there have also been stories of generosity and hope. Epic Rides is an example of the good that can arise in challenging times. Epic Rides,...
Two weeks ago, I had the chance to be on a webinar discussion with Dr. Bruce Perry, who, if you haven’t heard of him, is basically THE authority on neuroscience and healing child trauma. He’s also an authentic, genial guy. Dr. Perry talked about what we can do to help...
Driven by a sense of purpose for providing a safe community for everyone, gym owner Joseph Hawthorne opened Block Fitness in Oro Valley, Arizona. Block Fitness promotes a culture where everyone is safe to be truly themselves and receive support in a judgement-free...
Ah, the New Year. The time when we’re all supposed to commit to improving our lives. The time when, in hopes of becoming a better version of ourselves, we tend to set ourselves up for failure. You know why most of us fail. New Year’s resolutions are usually large and...
AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national program designed to help alleviate poverty in the United States. Founded in 1965, it is now one of the many programs of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Since its creation, over...
Since 1989, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona founder and executive director Becky Ruffner has led the organization with a fierce passion for ensuring all of Arizona’s children are raised in safe, stable, and nurturing homes. On December 31, 2019, Ruffner will retire,...
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are experiences in childhood that build a child’s sense of belongingness and connection. New research shows that PCEs predict positive outcomes, including a child’s good health (now and in adulthood) and success in school. PCEs...
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