As I write this, families and friends are excitedly gathering for the Thanksgiving holiday. Perhaps for the first time in over a year of pandemic living, some of us will be able to travel and hug our loved ones in person. We’ll be able to share in a meal and express...
There are many things that make The Guidance Center special: our 75 years of serving children and families in our community; our many partnerships with leaders, community members, nonprofit organizations, and schools; and the children and families who are brave...
Research shows that connectedness is the most important shield AND antidote to traumatic experiences. Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. Gabor Mate suggest, respectively: “Disconnection is at the heart of trauma.”, and “Children don’t get traumatized because they’re in...
In the five minutes that it takes you to read this blog, it is likely that there will be roughly two deaths by suicide and eleven suicide attempts (American Academy of Suicidology 2019 Data). Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and...
Since 1946, The Guidance Center has broken down barriers and pioneered new ways to meet the unique and ever-growing mental health needs of the urban community’s most vulnerable population – children. The vision to build healthy, safe communities and a...
The Guidance Center launched another exciting film project — this time partnering with the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group (LAARTG), Los Angeles Area Fire Chief Association (LAAFCA) and Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) to develop a series of web-based...
