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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A Child’s Light completed a four-week pilot program in Downingtown this month that combined movement with therapeutic support for Chester County children affected by trauma, an early …
A Child’s Light Tests Movement-Based Trauma Program Read More
DOWNINGTON, PA — When a child in our community experiences severe trauma, the path to healing is often blocked by long waitlists and insurmountable financial barriers. For Chester County residents, …
Local Non-Profit Founder Leslie Holt Named “Social Impact Hero” for Transforming Youth Mental Health Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County ACEs Coalition marked its 10th anniversary after training nearly 14,000 people over the past decade to recognize childhood trauma and its effects, reflecting …
Chester County Trauma Coalition Marks Decade of Community Work Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Students who speak Spanish more often and experience more violence tend to have lower GPAs, according to a new study led by Dr. Vanesa Mora Ringle, a …
Study Finds Complex Links Between Language Use, Trauma, and Academic Outcomes for Latine Students Read More