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Resilience and your part in making a difference

The research into ACEs is sobering. The positive-- individually you can
make a difference and you currently have the skills to make that happen.





​"Moreover, although early adversity can lead to greater vulnerability later in life,​ positive experiences can
decrease such risk.
"


Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D., Director,
Center for the Young Mind
Harvard University


What do we know about ACEs?

Three Types of ACEs
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  Credit: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

We also know from the CDC study that 70% of adults in the study had one event prior to age 18, and 12% had four or more. Adverse Childhood Experiences affect a large portion of our students, regardless of their setting or zipcode. These events have an affect on development and learning, as well as life-long health implications.

Resilience Building
in Schools

As educators we can have a positive effect in building resilience in our students.
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An example of our ability to affect change is described in this message from Dr. Allison Jackson.

A Call to Connection

Your part in making a change

"70% of why we change a negative is because we're inspired by a person."

"Relationship is the evidence based practice."

"Ordinary acts can change this (ACEs)-- it's not going to be the monumental events."

"Make that risk of connection."

Running time: 10 minutes

Keep investing time and energy into relationships.
As educators we are uniquely poised to make a lasting impact.