This is a RECORDED workshop.

3 formal CEUs approved by NASW ME (Including 1 hour of Ethics)

National statistics tell us that more than 60% of children are exposed to a traumatic event by the time they are 16 and more than 30% are exposed to multiple traumatic events. There is significant evidence that early life stressors can cause enduring brain dysfunction that, in turn, affects health and quality of life throughout the lifespan. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in depression and anxiety, both results of elevated stress responses, among youth. The good news is the presence of protective factors, such as a supportive adult or environment, provide a powerful buffer to youth from the intense stress or anxiety that may occur when they are exposed to ongoing adversities and trauma.

After a quick review of the basics of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on child development, this workshop will enhance practitioners' understanding of resilience protective factors and will offer trauma-informed strategies for interacting with youth. This workshop will also include a discussion about the ethics of trauma-informed care.

•  Participants will increase their understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on child development

• Participants will increase their understanding of resilience

• Participants will increase their knowledge about resilience protective factors and trauma-informed strategies

• Participants will increase their understanding of the ethics of trauma-informed care