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Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

WEBThe AFWI is an initiative of the Palix Foundation. We operate and develop resources under the expert oversight of a cross-disciplinary group of advisors who comprise the AFWI Advisory Council and the Curriculum Committee. David A. Dodge OC 2010 – Present. George F. Koob PhD 2015 – Present.

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Brain Story Certification » Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

WEBThe Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) has developed an online course to make Brain Story science available to professionals and the public. Brain Story Certification is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of brain development and its consequences for lifelong health. The course is also designed for professionals seeking

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Brain Story Narrative » Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

WEBBrains are built by infant-caregiver interaction. Positive interactions, called “serve and return” interactions by scientists, involve back and forth play between children and caregivers. These experiences build strong brain architecture, creating a solid foundation for learning, behaviour, and health. Learn More About Serve and Return.

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Resources » Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

WEBResources from leading experts on the science of early brain development and its connection to adult mental health, including addiction.

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Between Cowboys and Barn Raisers

WEBBetween Cowboys and Barn Raisers The Challenges of Explaining Child Mental Health and Development in Alberta A FRAMEWORKS RESEARCH REPORT Moira O’Neil • October 2010

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

WEBAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are negative, stressful, traumatizing events that occur before the age of 18 and confer health risk across the lifespan. The 10 best studied ACEs are divided into the umbrellas of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. These experiences create toxic stress.

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Leveraging Science to Shape the Future of Early Childhood …

WEBCLIMATE. Transform the Policy Environment. Increase public understanding of the impact of behavior, emotion, self regulation, and executive functioning on early learning. SOIL. Cultivate Creativity and Impact. Convene communities of creative thinkers and doers to design, test, and replicate new intervention strategies. SEEDS.

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Resilience Scale » Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

WEBA person’s resilience scale is a good predictor of health outcomes, and what gets placed on the scale in early childhood is especially important. When the scale, weighed down by positive experiences, tips in a positive direction, a person is more likely to experience good health, academic success, strong relationships, and economic security.

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Serve and Return

WEBServe and return works like a game of tennis or volleyball between child and caregiver. The child “serves” by reaching out for interaction—with eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, babbling, or touch. A responsive caregiver will “return the serve” by speaking back, playing peekaboo, or sharing a toy or a laugh.

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