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What are ACEs?

ACEs are significant childhood traumas which can result in actual changes in brain development. These changes may affect a child’s learning ability, social skills, and can result in long-term health problems.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) views ACEs as one of the major health issues in the 21st century.

Helpful Resources:

The links below are also helpful in understanding ACEs and the many paths to build resiliency:

Toxic Stress

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: A Guide to Toxic Stress

Resiliency

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: InBrief: Resiliency Series

The Options

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University: Stress and Resilience: How Toxic Stress Affects Us, and What We Can Do About It

Resilience

KPJR Films, LLC: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope

To watch Resilience, contact PEERS to attend a class or set up a class for your office or work space

Rewind

Sasha Joseph Neulinger: Documentary Trailer

Full Documentary Available on Amazon Prime

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