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Oklahoma’s First Lady Sarah Stitt will be part of the discussion panel during the “Resilience” discussion on March 26. Courtesy photo
Registration is open now for a screening and panel discussion of the awardwinning documentary “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.” The event is being hosted by the Ardmore Behavioral Health Collaborative, the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness and Ardmore Literacy Leadership, with support from the Potts Family Foundation and OKby25.
The panel discussion focused on local stakeholders will be moderated by Oklahoma’s First Lady Sarah Stitt. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, the screening will be held at the Convention Center. As lunch will be served, registration is required. Eventbrite tickets may be secured online at https://bit.ly/39L7oHZ.
‘Resilience’ uses beautiful animation and compelling characters to explore the science and the solutions. The film follows pioneering individuals who looked at the ACEs research and the emerging science of Toxic Stress and asked, Why are we waiting?
“If I had to boil it down for one thing for people to learn from this science, it’s to totally put to bed forever this sense that children who are born under disadvantaged circumstances are doomed to poor life outcomes. The science is saying that’s just not true.” – Dr. Jack Shonkoff, Pediatrician, Director, Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University
Communities across the state of Washington brought together teachers, police officers, social service workers and government officials to learn about the brain science of adversity, and since implementing “traumainformed” policies and practices, these communities have seen drastic reductions in rates of everything from dropping out of high school to teen pregnancy, and youth suicide domestic violence. ‘Resilience’ chronicles the promising beginnings of a national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat Toxic Stress, and greatly improve the health of future generations.
For more information about the event or to RSVP for a group, contact Ashley Godwin at (580) 220-8722 or Ashley.Godwin@ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org.