A program to Teach ACEs concepts/Importance of Avoiding Toxic Stress to Parents at our Local Lutheran Church. Ideas?

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Hi everyone. I wanted to get some input. Our Lutheran Church has asked if I might be interested in working with mothers at risk due to ACEs in their own childhood's for negative outcomes in their children and to work with the church to develop a program to work with parents who want to learn about these important concepts.

1. I am not religious but I don't think I have to be to do this but

2. I am a doctor - so though I ask parents about ACEs when they bring kids in for behavioral problems, I haven't spoken to a group of parents with the targeted goal to help them understand ACEs on their child's development and attachment.

I could probably put something together on my own. But I am always looking not to re-invent the wheel. Do any of you do this work with your local church? Are there outlines of programs that I could review and possibly utilize after discussion with our church? Thanks Tina

12/12/145:41 AM

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Alicia St. AndrewsMember

Tina,

What an exciting opportunity! Please consider re-posting this discussion in the group ACEs in the Faith Based Community. Also, member Dave Lockridge and his ACEs Overcomers program are incredible resources for this work if you would like to contact him for further guidance.

Alicia St. Andrews

Community Manager

ACEs Connection

12/12/1411:14 AM

Steven DahlMember

Hi Tina, I would echo the comment Alicia made already. I haven't met Dave or seen his full curriculum - but from what I have seen and understand, it looks very promising. I think the challenging part to speak to is less the science and more the "meta-narrative" of grace, suffering, redemption, pain, etc. Kudos to you for being willing to enter into that arena and offer to humbly help where help is so greatly needed. From a philosophical/theological perspective there is a tremendous amount of depth to these topics, and your voice is needed.

12/15/1410:00 PM

Leslie LiebermanMember

This is a great opportunity Tina and keep us posted on how it goes. I too echo the suggestions by Alicia and Steven. About 4 years ago Drexel School of Public Health did a workshop on trauma and trauma informed care for the faith based community. Sandy Bloom spoke at it and it was organized by Rabbi Nancy Epstein who teaches at the school of public health. It was geared to faith based leaders but I'm happy to connect you with Nancy (she may be a member) if you are interested. Leslie

12/24/147:12 AM

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