1. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Prepared by
Dr. Robert D. Francischelli

2. ACEs Adverse Childhood Experiences
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3. ACEs

4. ACEs Questionaire

5. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Explains Importance of Understanding ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences

6. 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."

7. 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

8. Charles Hunt What Trauma Taught Me About Resilience
Perspective, Perserverence, and Partnership

9. 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)

10. Learn how to listen Offer: Strategies/Suggestions/Support

11. Everyone Loves an Active Listener

12. 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!!!

13. Additional Resources
ACT for Youth: Positive Youth Development ACT for Youth: Youth Work Professionals SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach /SMA pdf CDC: Adverse Childhood Experiences Study ple kindness and understanding can go a long way… ACES too High

14. NYS Social Emotional Learning Standards

15. Additional Resources:
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