Tag: Center for Child Counseling

Youth mental health, an echo pandemic, escalates demand for supportive adults

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County. 

According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.

Center for Child Counseling launches training and public health campaign

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County. 

According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.

Addressing Children’s Mental Health by Leading the Fight Against ACEs and Building Resilience

In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County. 

According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.

Advisory for May 20: Justice Pariente to Lead the Fight Against ACEs in Statewide Panel

Justice Barbara Pariente to Lead the Fight Against ACEs in Statewide Panel on Thursday, May 20 WHAT: Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente is leading the fight against adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as the moderator of Part One of a statewide panel and resource series hosted by Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) on Thursday, […]

Advisory for Saturday, May 8, 2021: Youth Helping Youth

Eagle Scout Project Meraki Aims to Help with Kids’ Well-Being During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week WHAT: Joseph DiMare, 14-year-old Life Scout with Troop 13 West Palm Beach, is working on becoming an Eagle Scout–the highest rank attainable by Boys Scouts of America. Joey chose Center for Child Counseling to be the beneficiary of his […]