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ACEs webinar by Cheyenne Chontos

 

August 27, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. CST

 

ZOOM Link: https://emporiastate.zoom.us/j/98869715840 (registration is required)

 

NOTE: SLIM’s webinars usually do not require any registration, but by the policy of the ACEs organization, we are not allowed to record this session. Therefore, we need to make sure those who are seriously interested in the topic can participate first. Thank you very much for your understanding.

 

Description:

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events that happen in childhood. The CDC Division of Violence Prevention, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, conducted a landmark study from 1995 – 1997 with more than 17,000 participants known as the ACE Study. What we know from the ACE Study and subsequent research is that children who face traumas such as abuse, neglect or witnessing domestic violence are much more likely to develop social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Research also demonstrates that traumas often follow children well into their adult lives. Adults who have experienced childhood trauma are more likely to develop difficulties with substance abuse, mental health, divorce, holding down a job, parenting, domestic violence and incarceration. Childhood trauma survivors also develop serious health issues such as heart disease, chronic lung diseases, diabetes, obesity and cancer. The Understanding ACEs Webinar gives an overview of what ACEs are, the landmark study that found the long-term effects of ACEs, and how to recognize and combat the long-term effects of ACEs. More information at https://sdcpcm.com/program/aces/

 

Presenter:

Cheyenne Chontos is a 2018 graduate of Augustana University with a B.A. in elementary education and a current MLS student at Emporia State University SLIM. In May 2019 Cheyenne received her certification as an Enough Abuse presenter, and in October 2019 she received her certification as an ACEs and Resiliency presenter. Through both programs, Cheyenne has taught over 250 teachers, healthcare professionals, and community members across South Dakota on how to recognize, respond to, and prevent childhood maltreatment and adverse experiences. Cheyenne is also the current ESU SCALA President.

 

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