Bullying / Cyberbullying
Top 10 Health Concerns Facing Children
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Bullying, along with Cyberbullying, is ranked second in the top 10 U.S. health concerns facing children today according to the National Poll on Children's Health. American youth are expected to handle bigger and bigger issues. These levels of stress are not only unhealthy for children but can cause illness as well as significantly impact the brain.
- Overuse of social media/screen time (72%)
- Bullying/cyberbullying (62%)
- Internet safety (62%)
- Unhealthy eating (59%)
- Depression/suicide (54%)
- Lack of physical activity (54%)
- Stress/anxiety (54%)
- Smoking/vaping (52%)
- Drinking or using drugs (50%)
- COVID (48%)
Understandably, this is a stressful time for all of us - but if you are a parent, caregiver or teacher, how do you know when a child needs help? Connections at Project Harmony created an easy reference guide on what to watch out for in different age groups, and it also includes information geared toward virtual learners. If a child you know needs help, contact Connections at 402-595-1059 or connectionsinfo@projectharmony.com.
"As adults, and as a community, we are responsible for the safety of children. We are the ones who need to prevent, recognize and react responsibly," says Project Harmony Executive Director Gene Klein.
Help us break the silence for all children dealing with trauma and toxic stress (abuse, violence, economic adversity, divorce, drug abuse, social isolation and/or social media pressures) in our community.
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Do you know your ACE Score?
October 10 is World Mental Health Day
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Things that happen to you as a child can follow you around for the rest of your life. Both positive and negative experiences can not only affect your mental health, but your physical health as well.
- Risky health behaviors
- Chronic health conditions
- Early death
As the number of ACEs increase, so does the risk for these outcomes. More than 70 percent of American adults have at least one of the 10 ACEs.
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Meet Myneeka Childs
Project Harmony Family Advocate
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Explain your position with Project Harmony: I provide support to the families through education, resources, mental health, and compassion to ensure each family is on the path to healing - reassuring them they do not have to face these obstacles alone.
What led you to work at Project Harmony: I like helping families feel supported and I also enjoy providing a sense of relief to families during their time here at Project Harmony.
Tell me about someone who has influenced your decision to work at Project Harmony or a mentor who has helped the most in your career: My grams and my mom are my biggest supporters/cheerleaders in accomplishing anything I set my mind on.
How do you enjoy spending your time when you are not working: I enjoy relaxing at home and spending time with family and friends.
What is the one thing you are most proud of about your job: I am proud of the team-oriented environment and that everyone is willing to help each other as a whole.
Favorite quote that inspires you personally: If you don't experience failure, then you will never discover how deep your passion is towards what you are pursuing 'cause nothing can stop you from accomplishing your goals but yourself. - My Grams
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Call for Presenters
Speaking of Children Luncheon & Conference April 14-15, 2022
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The Project Harmony Speaking of Children Conference is looking for more presenters that will engage the community in our effort to end child abuse and neglect. We are looking for local and national experts in the field of child welfare, law enforcement, juvenile law, and juvenile medicine to deliver plenary and breakout training sessions. Click here to learn more.
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Project Harmony is a child advocacy center whose mission is to protect and support children, collaborate with professionals and engage the community to end child abuse and neglect.
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October 7
Dealing with Discord
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This course discusses the nature of discord when it is experienced in a helping relationship, raises awareness regarding how we think and feel when experiencing discord, and teaches motivational interviewing techniques to deal with discord when it arises.
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October 7
Child Abuse and Neglect 101
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect, along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska.
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October 12
Ready, Set, Change!
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This training has been designed for those who work with resistant families and individuals, this course discusses tools for evoking sustainable change using engagement and motivational interviewing.
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October 13
Trauma and Resiliency
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This training helps participants recognize trauma, understand its impact on the brain and body, and identify and apply interventions to trauma related behaviors. This course is meant to provide foundational information on trauma for anyone that is new to the topic or would like a refresher on trauma basics.
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October 14
Virtual Tour of Project Harmony
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This virtual tour provides a history of Project Harmony and child advocacy centers, an overview of the various departments within Project Harmony, and the roles of our co-located partner agencies.
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October 19
Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to recognize, prevent, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This is the only nationally distributed, evidence-based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.
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October 20
Engaging Through Empathy
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a training where you will learn how you can approach clients in a way to create sustainable change by building relationships and meeting them where they are at.
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October 21
Removing Barriers: Collaborating with Interpreters in your Work
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This training will share what the skills of interpretation entails, what is the role of the interpreter in different situations and helpful tips to improve the flow of communication.
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October 26
Empathic Strain
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In this training participants will identify signs and symptoms related to secondary traumatic stress, recognize the different support structures around you that might provide meaningful accountability, and compare and contrast the habits that contribute to one's empathic capacity.
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October 28
Engaging Through Empathy: Domestic Violence
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Through scenario based training, participants will learn about the challenges that come with serving families where domestic violence is present.
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October 29
Resilience Film Screening
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
RESILIENCE is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to prevent and treat toxic stress. Participate in a facilitated discussion following the film.
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