Georgia Reads
Georgia’s Essentials for Childhood Initiative is leading the Georgia Reads Book Club of Parent Nation by Dana Suskind, MD.
Be a part of the Georgia Reads Book Club by hosting local readings and discussions on “Parent Nation”
Georgia Reads is looking for adults, neighborhood book clubs, libraries, community groups, faith-based organizations, civic clubs, or social service providers to host local discussions. Using our Georgia-specific discussion guide, hosts will facilitate conversations on the book’s main concepts including the community and societal support required to meet the needs of young children.
Georgia’s Essentials for Childhood Initiative, in partnership with Gwinnett County Public Libraries, is leading the Georgia Reads Book Club of What Happened to You? by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD and Oprah Winfrey.
Be a part of the Georgia Reads Book Club by hosting local readings and discussions on “What Happened to You?”
Using our Georgia-specific discussion guide, hosts will facilitate conversations on the book’s main concepts including trauma, brain development, resilience, and healing. Hosts will receive the Georgia specific discussion guide through email by registering their book club event below.
The Georgia Reads team hosted a statewide event featuring author Dr. Bruce Perry and PCA America President and CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick, in January 2022 for a virtual author event. Participants gained insight into the impact of trauma. We hope the resources and recording from this event will inspire you to host your own book club reading and discussion of “What Happened to You?”
Other recommended readings:
Community Trainings
Connections Matter Georgia is an in-person and virtual training designed to engage community members in building caring connections to:
• Improve resiliency,
• Prevent childhood trauma, and
• Understand how our interactions with others can support those who have experienced trauma.
View information on upcoming Connections Matter Georgia trainings or request a training here.
Strengthening Families Georgia (SFG) offers trainings on the Five Protective Factors. The SFG training includes six individual 2-hour SFG modules for face-to-face or virtual presentations. Click here for a description of each module along with the learning objectives.
Join Inclusivv Conversations for a discussion on Building Resilience for Brighter Futures. Options Here.
The Child Welfare Training Collaborative (CWTC) offers training to community partners, creating shared understanding of issues facing children and families and also strengthening collaborations to promote better outcomes for Georgia’s children.
Resources
- Why should you read What Happened to You?, hear what Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Nadine Burke Harris have to say.
- For Educators: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
- Resilient Georgia is a statewide coalition working to increase trauma-informed awareness and care delivery.
- HOPE– Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
- Positive and Adverse Child Experiences Connection– social connection site for professionals working on preventing trauma and promoting positive experiences.
- Inclusivv Conversations are open to anyone looking to have discussions how we all play a role in helping families thrive.
- The Children’s Alliance “What Happened to You?” Book Discussion Guide
- Belonging for Hope provides easy messaging and information on preventing child abuse and neglect.
- The Community Center for Resilience uses the Building Community Resilience (BCR) Approach to address the root causes of community and childhood adversity.
- Better Brains for Babies offers educational materials and training on early child development.
- Free Your Feels is a mental health awareness campaign encouraging Georgia’s young people to explore their real feelings and share them fearlessly.
- Georgia Access and Crisis Line (GCAL) is available for mental health crisis 24/7 at 1-800-715-4225.
