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ACEs Science in Education: The Next Big Challenge is Systems Change #ACEsCon2018

Ingrid Cockhren · 10/23/1810:04 PM

One of the first sessions of the 2018 ACEs Conference: Action to Access discussed the barriers and opportunities for increasing access in the field of education. The main question was: "How can one achieve systematic changes within the field of education?" The session was moderated by Michelle Flowers, a passionate advocate, and the principal of Kinney High in Rancho Cordova, CA, which is part of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. It included a dynamic and diverse panel of education...

Child’s behavior may be linked to parent’s adverse childhood experiences [contemporarypediatrics.com]

Alicia Doktor · 10/3/181:27 PM

Parents who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, are more likely than parents without these experiences to have children with behavioral health problems, according to an analysis of data from several large, nationally representative surveys of US households that addressed ACEs and children’s behavioral problems and diagnoses. Of the more than 2500 children for whom researchers had data, one-fifth had a parent who reported...

Life Expectancy by Zip Code: Where You Live Affects How Long You Live

Ingrid Cockhren · 9/25/186:57 AM

Life expectancy is highly correlated with ACE scores and complex childhood trauma. Enter your address or zip code to know what the health outcomes are in your neighborhoods and communities. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Life Expectancy Calculator

2018 Building Strong Brains Tennessee ACEs Summit

Ingrid Cockhren · 9/24/1812:18 PM

The 2018 Building Strong Brains Tennessee ACEs Summit took place last week in Nashville, TN. The theme of this year’s summit was “Celebrating Successes and Imagining Possibilities” and there is plenty to celebrate. Tennessee is one of the most innovative states when it comes to ACEs awareness. Tennessee understands that childhood trauma is the root cause of its poor health outcomes, high rates of addiction and other ailments. And Tennessee is doing something about it. Tennessee’s leadership...

"Moving from Understanding to Implementing Trauma-Responsive Services" Takeaways from SAMSHA Forum in Johnson City 9.5.19

Carey Sipp · 9/13/186:31 AM

Speakers and guests at the SAMSHA Forum included (l-r) Mary Rolando of the Department of Children's Services; Chrissy Haslam, First Lady of Tennessee; Dr. Joan Gillece, SAMSHA Center for Trauma Informed Care; Dr. Andi Clements, East Tennessee State University; Becky Haas, Johnson City Police Department; Carey Sipp, ACEs Connection, and Robin Crumley, Boys & Girls Club of Johnson City/Washington County. It was easy to be both inspired and a bit overwhelmed at the Substance Abuse and...

‘Mindful People’ Feel Less Pain; MRI Imaging Pinpoints Supporting Brain Activity (scienceblog.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) · 9/9/187:18 AM

Ever wonder why some people seem to feel less pain than others? A study conducted at Wake Forest School of Medicine may have found one of the answers – mindfulness. “Mindfulness is related to being aware of the present moment without too much emotional reaction or judgment,” said the study’s lead author, Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the medical school, part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “We now know that some people are more mindful than...

My Story - Human Trafficking and ACEs

Ruth A Rondon · 9/7/181:12 PM

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(WEBINAR) How to Use the 'Pair of ACEs' to Build Community Resilience

Mariah Garratt · 9/7/189:59 AM

The Building Community Resilience (BCR) collaborative has invited us to attend a public webinar on September 18th at 1pm EST : How to Use the 'Pair of ACEs' to Build Community Resilience . This webinar will feature lessons learned using the "Pair of ACEs Tree" tool. (Click to learn more!) T his tool has helped stakeholders educate, advocate and build coalitions – working to align and change systems in partnership with community – to help children, families and whole communities not only...

Great research article!

Ingrid Cockhren · 9/7/188:07 AM

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549819/ Interesting article. Good read for those trying to recruit pediatricians, physicians and other healthcare professionals into their ACEs movement.

Hi!

Ingrid Cockhren · 8/27/189:12 AM

Hello Kankakee! As your Regional Community Facilitator, I am excited to work together. I have an affinity for homegrown movements. I, myself, am a part of a thriving collective impact in Nashville, TN called ACE Nashville. I have extensive experience creating a local movement and I hope I can be a resource for you, not just on ACEs Connection but also with your efforts within your cities and communities. I have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to collective impact and collective effort.