“The best way to connect is through laughter.” ~Ahmed Al-Kadri In preparation for meeting comedian Ahmed Al-Kadri ahead of the upcoming Resilience Learning Community panel

“Silence about trauma also leads to death—the death of the soul.”— Bessel van der Kolk Dr. Pamela J. Pine had years of experience as an

Back in 2018, Elvia Garcia, one of the founders of Yolo Conflict Resolution Center (YCRC), was facing a spiritual crisis. She was part of a Buddhist community when its spiritual leader abruptly left amid accusations of abuse of power and sexual misconduct. “How could I not see this?” she asked herself.

(Photo credit: Andi Fetzner from hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro 2/2025) By: Lori Chelius Resilience is the ability to come back into connection during times of stress.

Photo: Jane Stevens celebrating the milestone of ACESCONNECTION.com reaching 50,000 members As many of you may have heard, Jane Stevens, founder and publisher of ACEsTooHigh.com

(Edited with assistance from ChatGPT) One of my 15-year-old daughter’s favorite hobbies is crocheting—she can literally knock out a pair of mittens in between volleyball

(Edited with assistance from ChatGPT) For years, Andi and I have invited participants in our workshops to reflect on their why with a simple question:Why

Sprinkling Resilience: The Power of Small Acts of Connection (Edited with assistance from ChatGPT) “It’s a little thing, but it’s a big thing.” That was

Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck or unsure of the next step? Feeling powerless during times of rapid change can show up in many

We are sad you missed the A Trauma-Informed Approach: Three Myths Busted but you’re in luck! You can watch the webinar here and learn more about how to reduce the impact of stress