by Sarah Duncan, LMFT | Jun 17, 2022 | Community, Hope, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness, Trauma-informed
As many of us did this past year, Educare Los Angeles at Long Beach returned to providing in-person learning last Fall. It was a big shift for those who were engaging in online learning and at home activities. While families were nervous to come back, many children...
by The Guidance Center | Jun 8, 2022 | Anxiety, Community, Hope, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness, Parenting Tips, Trauma-informed
Buffalo. Santa Ana. Uvalde. Could it happen in Long Beach or in San Pedro? The reality of domestic terrorism and mass shootings breaks all of our hearts and scares our children again and again. It seems so untenable that we live our lives like this. At The Guidance...
by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | Jun 2, 2022 | Community, Hope, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness, Trauma-informed
The pandemic has reminded us how crucial, and fundamental relationships are for our mental, emotional, physical, and societal health. Relationships heal. A grass-roots approach to creating a “trauma-informed movement in education” has shown to be a powerful vehicle in...
by Nathan Swaringen, LCSW | May 27, 2022 | Community, Hope, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness, Trauma-informed
It’s About T.I.M.E. (Trauma-Informed Movement in Education) is a training program, based on ChildTrauma Academy’s Neurosequential Model in Education, that equips educators with tools to understand and help students who are experiencing the negative impacts of trauma....
by The Guidance Center | May 17, 2022 | Community, Hope, Inside TGC, Mental Wellness
For the past two years, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has proven that joy in the face of adversity is an act of courage. This month, it’s important to celebrate their stories to combat discrimination and prejudice. The shared experiences of...
by The Guidance Center | May 13, 2022 | Anxiety, Community, Hope, Mental Wellness
Mental Health Awareness Month- Why Mental Health Matters May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we all continue to process and heal from the collective trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important now than ever to speak out about mental health. A recent...