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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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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In advance of Dr. Nadine Burke Harris’ visit to The City Club of Cleveland on Thursday, March 21, PEP CEO Habeebah R. Grimes penned an op-ed for Crain’s Cleveland Business about why we need to pay attention to the impact childhood trauma is having on our community. Dr. Harris is one of the foremost experts on childhood
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