The Power of Prevention: Understanding ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) - Free
Description:
Do you know what may be the most catastrophic public health situation of all time?
There is a powerful movement sweeping the country, motivated by hope for transformation. People from all walks of life are investing in creating awareness and understanding of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). ACEs are preventable factors that have been found to have a high correlation with risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, substance abuse, suicide, obesity, COPD, and premature death. Data shows a dramatic worsening of ACEs in our youth.
YOU WILL LEARN
1. How ACEs impacts a young child's developing brain
2. How ACEs can affect our overall health
through adulthood and how they may lead to
substance use disorder.
3. How to promote a greater understanding of the
impact of toxic stress and trauma, and support
efforts to address and prevent them.
4. How to create resilience in youth and build stronger
Families.
5. Strategies to prevent ACEs by reducing sources of stress in people’s lives.
Registration Required (limited to 35 participants)
This is a FREE training sponsored by the Way Out West Coalition & Youth4Youth
Event Date:
3/7/2020
Event Time:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST
Location:
Buckeye Coyote Library 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, AZ 85396
Two dates to choose from:
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
6:15 pm - 9 pm
or
Saturday, March 7, 2020
10 am - 1 pm
To REGISTER NOW
Text your first & last name, email address
and the day you will be attending to
623-208-3230
and we’ll get you registered.
(limited to 35 participants)