You are invited to attend an informational session on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that may change the way you parent, and provide some insight into the many adults in our lives who have experienced this harm when they were children.
If we don’t recognize the symptoms or signs and understand their significance, it is very difficult to react appropriately.
According to well supported research, 60% of the population have experienced at least one form of ACE, and 8% have experienced 5 or more ACEs. Adults with 5 or more ACEs are at high risk for many serious illnesses and other harm to themselves and the community.
This half day course shows most ACEs are preventable and that we can play a significant role in giving children resiliency to overcome the harms they have experienced. Without our own engagement in reducing ACEs, our society will pay the price of increasing medical costs for preventable disease and unnecessary suffering.
Thursday, August 22nd, 9:30am
Northwest Church, 15555 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.
This is a 3.5 hour video presentation from the Washington Family Policy Council. The session will include time for discussion and breaks. Participants should plan on a minimum of 4.5 hours. Light refreshments will be provided.
A small donation to cover costs is suggested but not required.
Let us know if you can come, or if you have any questions. Bill Bear, 206-496-3116.
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