Understanding ACEs to Increase Wellness and Resilience

Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future development, lifelong health, and opportunity. Learning more about Adverse Childhood Experiences, referred to as ACEs, is important to not only prevent this toxic stress from occurring within our community but also to better support individuals who experienced trauma in childhood.

What is predictable is preventable. Memories of our childhood experiences are stored in our
bodies, not just our minds. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic childhood events, such as abuse and neglect, parental divorce, domestic violence, and parental mental illness, among others. Experiencing an ACE or other developmental trauma can increase the odds of developing serious adult health issues like depression, cancer, liver disease, and heart disease. ACEs can also make people more likely to experience suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, poor work performance, and other negative outcomes. A trauma-informed
perspective and approach to care can alleviate the negative impacts brought on by ACEs and significantly improve health and behavioral outcomes. The training concludes with a look at how we can all provide hope and meaningful connections to develop and increase wellness and resilience in ourselves and others.

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