Join Registered Dietitians Kristi Mollner and Anna Ng to discuss the application of trauma-informed principles to clinical, counseling, and community dietetic work. Registration open. Visit https://www.leahspantry.org/…/principles-and…/ to learn more and register. #leahspantry #tiprinciples #traumainformed #communityresilience #registereddietitian #traumainformedcare
ACEs and Nourishment
COVID-19’s Impact on Our Kids
There’s no question the events of the past year have impacted all of us. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) research teaches that toxic stress—prolonged period of stress without adequate support—can profoundly shape the physical and emotional wellbeing of someone for decades to come. So, how will this affect the next generation as they grow? What long-lasting […]
Eating Behind Bars
Part One of the long-awaited report, Eating Behind Bars: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison is now available! Eating Behind Bars: Ending the Hidden Punishment of Food in Prison is the first national investigation of its kind. This six-part report explores the inequities and troubling trends in prison food, centering the perspectives of people […]
Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has swept across the globe and in its wake left us all with feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and boredom. Recently, the California Department of Public Health, CDSS, EfC, ACEs Connection, and the Yolo County Children’s Alliance partnered together to create a guide called Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This […]
Reframing Health Ethics to Support Liberation
“Healthism teaches that health is mainly about personal responsibility. It’s a set of beliefs that sees health as an outcome of lifestyle, and the healthcare system….. We need to replace healthism with the message that health emerges from right relationship. The route to health is social action — making sure we all have food, dignity, […]
Free Mindful Nourishment Session at 10a tomorrow (4/9)
Tomorrow we’re hosting a free 20-minute Mindful Nourishment session, where we explore how our cravings and sense of nourishment have changed in light of COVID-19. We are proud to partner with the Healthy Campus Network and the San Diego Childhood Obesity Initiative for this series of virtual mindfulness workshops. No registration requirement, just join via […]