Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Prepared by Dr. Robert D. Francischelli
ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccKFkcfXx- c&list=PL1Xt80cKWmmHfSXJir-hzrzJyP31TmTLv
ACEs
ACEs Questionaire
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Explains Importance of Understanding ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk?start=166&end=270
A Trauma Informed Organization: Realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery; Recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system; Responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization."
Good News: Brain Plasticity The brain has a powerful ability to change, adapt, and rewire itself throughout life. Individual neurons grow, and new ones are added to the active circuits It changes how it uses its genetic code, in response to life experiences Stimulation, nutrition, exercise, stress, all modify this growth rate of neurons The Developing Brain: Implications for Youth Program. 2014 http://www.childtrends.org/our-research/the-kristin-anderson-moore-lecture-series/
Charles Hunt What Trauma Taught Me About Resilience Perspective, Perserverence, and Partnership https://youtu.be/3qELiw_1Ddg?start=636&end=766
Be Proactive: Offer safe and supportive environment Nurture resiliencies/strengths/empowerment Give young people choices/voice (youth-centered) Provide opportunities to learn and practice skills (life skills)
Learn how to listen Offer: Strategies/Suggestions/Support
Everyone Loves an Active Listener https://youtu.be/4VOubVB4CTU
Challenge: What will you do to help break this cycle? Think about what you want your legacy to be? Will you make a difference? Will you help break the cycle? Will you be remembered as someone who cared to make the world a better place? If nothing else tell someone about the ACEs and spread the message of understanding, resilience, and hope! Thank You!!!
Additional Resources ACT for Youth: Positive Youth Development http://www.actforyouth.net/youth_development/ ACT for Youth: Youth Work Professionals http://www.actforyouth.net/youth_development/professionals/ SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach. 2014. http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA14- 4884/SMA14-4884.pdf CDC: Adverse Childhood Experiences Study http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/ ple kindness and understanding can go a long way… ACES too High https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/
NYS Social Emotional Learning Standards http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/NYSSELBenchmarks.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/SELEssentialforLearningandLife.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/07/teaching-traumatized-kids/490214/ https://www.ptac-stic.com/resources/13-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces https://ptac-stic.com/training/39 http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/continuumofwellbeingguide.pdf are some resources: