NWSA’S 43RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
We are excited to announce that our director, Dicki Johnson Macy, will be presenting her workshop, Rituals for Elder Empowerment, at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference this October!
SUPPORTING STAFF TO SUPPORT STUDENTS (S2S) – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in partnership with the Massachusetts School Mental Health Consortium (MASMHC), the International Trauma Center (ITC), Boston Children’s Foundation, and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is excited to continue offering professional development opportunities designed to improve schools’ and districts’ use of evidence-based practices to support student mental health and well-being. Training sessions will be offered periodically throughout the 23-24 school year. Participants can enroll in one or more training series. All training series are free of charge and will be offered virtually. Linked below are the info sheets for each training opportunity. Two informational sessions have been scheduled to orient teams to the available professional development and to provide a forum for feedback and to answer questions. Please join us at one of the orientations sessions scheduled for October 3 at 11:00 or October 12 at 3:00 and review the 2022-23 PD offerings below:
October 3 at 11:00 – Zoom Link for 10/3
October 12 at 3:00 – Zoom Link for 10/12
S2S PD Offerings Overview Document
S2S Orientation Registration LinkADULTTEENTRAININGYOUTH
DR. ROBERT MACY’S KEYNOTE AT THE 11TH ANNUAL STEPHANIE MOULTON SYMPOSIUM RECORDINGS
Below you can find the keynote speech from our Executive Director, Dr. Robert Macy entitled “Reciprocity of Safety & Comfort Through ‘Connection.’” Dr. Macy presented this keynote at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum during the 11th Annual Stephanie Moulton Symposium.
SPRING 2023 NEWSLETTER
Welcome Spring! Please enjoy our latest newsletter: From Seed to Blossom
SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER
Happy Summer! We hope you enjoy our latest newsletter: Celebrating Reunion and Transformation.
DICKI’S PODCAST INTERVIEW
Dicki Johnson Macy, BCF Director and founder of Rainbowdance®, recently was interviewed on the podcast Supporting Child Caregivers. In the interview, Dicki talks about the history of Rainbowdance® and the elements that connect us all, through rhythmicity, vocalization, and shared movement rituals. Enjoy on Spotify or at the Supporting Child Caregivers website!
WINTER 2022 NEWSLETTER
Please enjoy the latest news from BCF and our community partners!
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SUMMER 2021 NEWSLETTER: REMEMBRANCE & ANTICIPATION
Please enjoy the latest edition of BCF’s newsletter by clicking HERE!
FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER
On this Giving Tuesday, we are thankful for you – our community. Please enjoy our latest gratitude edition newsletter, with new films and news:
https://conta.cc/2V4lNte
NOW ENROLLING FOR DUNCAN DANCE 2020 AUTUMN TERM!
Join us for a wonderful virtual experience! We offer classes from toddlers to adulthood in our Rainbowdance and Duncan Dance programs. Click HERE to for more info and the registration form.