BROOKINGS – An Adverse Childhood Experiences training class was held on June 22 at GracePoint Wesleyan Church. This event was in-person, and 16 people attended.
Through ACEs training, the public can better understand ACEs, their impact, and how to build hope and resiliency by establishing a trauma-informed and self-healing community.
“By offering ACEs training, it allows the public and our funded partners an opportunity to learn more about the impact ACEs have on our youth and adults who have experienced ACEs. It also helps those in attendance better understand how to prevent ACEs and building resiliency through protective factors and prevention strategies,” said Heidi Gullickson, executive director of the Brookings Area United Way.
Adverse childhood experiences are the most powerful determinant of the public’s health. Research shows ACEs have a direct impact on an individual’s nervous system and brain development, which creates long-term mental and physical health issues as well as an increase in at-risk behavior. The good news is maltreatment is preventable. The trainers for this event were Curstie Konold and Nikki Eining, outpatient mental health therapist.
Visit the United Way website for other upcoming trainings: https://brookingsunitedway.org/trainings/.
