Marcia Carlile’s pockets are often filled with treasures at the end of the day. A dandelion picked by a 4-year-old in foster care who finally trusted her enough to give her a gift. A picture drawn by a 5-year-old who was unable to put into words the confusion about his parents’ divorce but, with her
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Extreme poverty, the unexpected loss of a loved one, neighborhood violence, household dysfunction. These are just a few of the traumatic circumstances and events that are all too familiar for many of the children and families served through PEP Day Treatment Centers. Experiences like these breed fear, distrust and anger. Literature can serve as a
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Since its founding in 1971, PEP has maintained that every child – no matter the situation, struggle or circumstance – should experience some joy in each day. We are looking for empathetic mental health professionals and educators committed to helping children with severe behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, autism and other special needs learn and grow.
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As the leading trauma-informed organization serving Greater Cleveland, PEP puts an emphasis on helping professionals understand the impact stressful or traumatic events can have on a child’s development. The PEP Training Institute‘s latest offering – Understanding Behavior Through a Trauma-Informed Lens – is designed to help teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff and others confidently meet the needs of children
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