Oct 15, 2019

Michigan ACEs Community Champion Training 10.15.19

 

Michigan ACEs Community Champion Training

Starfish Family Services

835 Mason St. Suite 135 Dearborn, MI 48124

With: Brianne Twombly, LMSW, IMH-E® (III)

October 15, 2019

9:30am-3:30pm

 
 
Abstract:
 
In 1998, the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study uncovered the profound connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - experiences of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction before the age of 18 - and adults’ physical, emotional and social health outcomes. Unlike previous studies that focused on a single type of adversity, the ACE Study was ground-breaking in that it broadened the picture to look at multiple types of childhood stressors. The ACE Study measured ten types of trauma, each of which counts as one point in an individual’s ACE score. As the number of ACEs increases, so does the risk for a host of behaviors and health issues ranging from alcoholism, liver disease, and financial stress, to smoking, unintended pregnancies, poor academic achievement, and much more. As we begin to understand the ways in which ACEs have wide-ranging health and social consequences for both individuals and communities, we can work together to prevent or mitigate them. We — providers, social workers, parents, mentors, coaches, teachers, and friends — have the power to help children build resilience and break cycles of generational trauma. We need a massive culture shift that focuses on “what happened to you?” versus “what’s wrong with you?” That’s where YOU come in! You are invited to become a Michigan ACE Community Champion (MACC). As a Community Champion, you will have the knowledge and tools needed to spread the message of ACEs from board rooms to living rooms!

Course Objectives:

1. Model and practice the skills to articulate clearly:
 
a. ACE research findings and implications
 
b. how ACEs impact brain development and function
 
c. what community core protective systems capacity is, and how the development of community capacity can help reduce ACEs in children.
 
2. Understand the impact ACEs have on our own lives.
 
3. Gain awareness and learn techniques for responding to emotional responses of audiences with respect, empathy and in a non-judgmental way.
 
 
Timed Agenda:
9:30-11:30 Introduction and Mindfulness Activity, Brain Research, ACEs and Resilience
 
11:30-12:30 Lunch
 
12:30- 2:00 Small Group Discussions – ACEs and Trauma-Informed Approaches in Various Settings (Schools, Health/Human Services, Community-based, etc.)
 
2-3:00 Group Presentations, Next Steps: Discussion and Debrief
 
3:00-3:30 Mindfulness and Closing
 
 

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.


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If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Rosalva Osorio at Rosorio@dwihn.org. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.


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If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal $15.00 registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWIHN’. Receipts will be available upon request.


Substitutions are permitted at any time. No Shows will be billed at the same rate. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 7 business days prior to the training to asmith1@dwmha.com in order to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the training, no refund will be issued.