Health and Fitness : One day class for ACE Interface Training being offered

This course provides an in-depth look at adverse childhood experiences and is designed for educators, human service providers, law enforcement, and others concerned about the resiliency and wellbeing of individuals who have experienced trauma.

Participants will be able to:

· Define Adverse Childhood Experiences

· Explain the research behind ACES and how it impacts the developing brain at critical stages

· Describe the impact of ACES on those we serve

AGENDA

8:30-9:00 Registration

9:00-9:15 Impact of Toxic Stress on Brain Development

9:15-10:00 The ACEs Study

10:00-10:15- Break

10:15-11:00 Resilience – Core Protective Systems

11:00-12:00 Implementation Strategies- Working with individuals with trauma backgrounds

12:00-12:15: Wrap Up & Evaluations

CEU CREDIT

3.0 CEUs will be requested from the Iowa Board of Certification.

COST

$30- Covers participant materials and CEU’s.

ASAC Staff will receive 50% off registration fees.

Maximum of 30 participants. Please Register Here on or before October 1, 2019.

ABOUT THE TRAINERS

Jennifer Husmann is an Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist and has worked at ASAC for nearly 15 years. She has a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Luther College. She worked as a church youth director for several years and then as a Family Support Worker/Parent Educator/Case Coordinator with the Family Resource Center in Anamosa and Olin Schools for several more years.

Mica Moeller is a prevention specialist with ASAC. Mica received her bachelor of science in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University with her emphasis in childhood. Her background in child development has resulted in an aptitude for serving younger populations.