Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) occur during ages 0-18 and are potentially traumatic events that can profoundly impact physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes later in life. Kids with a higher number of ACEs are more likely to score lower on standardized tests, be suspended or expelled, and fail a grade. Adults who have experienced 4 or more ACEs compared to those with 0 ACEs are 2x as likely to have a heart attack, 2x as likely to report serious financial problems, 3x more likely to have serious job problems, and 6x more likely to have clinical depression. In the absence of caring relationships, adversity in childhood and trauma can disrupt healthy brain development.
Yet communities can also PROMOTE healthy brain development. This often occurs through relationships and supports for families. Research tells us that, having just 1 nurturing relationship with a supportive adult during childhood can act as a buffer against the potential negative effects of ACEs. In other words, positive experiences can buffer the effects of adverse experiences.
The ACEs 101 training provides an overview of both ACEs and PCEs (Positive Childhood Experiences). This training also highlights the impact of ACEs in Georgia and ways to take action in mitigating ACEs while increasing PCEs.
Training Duration: 1 hour
Cost: FREE
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