Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
The following are a series of articles aimed at exploring the problem of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their harmful effects on the physical, emotional and mental health of our community. Substantial public health research confirms that mistreatment of children results in a variety of problems for them as they grow into adulthood. Although the problems that result from ACEs create ripple effects throughout our communities, research shows that we can build resilience to the trauma caused by ACEs. Resilience trumps ACEs!
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Mental Illness of a Parent
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Addiction of a Parent
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Domestic Violence
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Physical Abuse
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Emotional Neglect
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Physical Neglect
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Incarcerated Parents
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Emotional Abuse
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Sexual Abuse of Children
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Divorce or Separation of a Parent
For more information contact about ACEs, contact:
Lowell Johnson johnsonlowells@gmail.com
Tony Oltmann pastor@crosslakepres.org
Oprah is Bringing Awareness to Childhood Trauma
Oprah Winfrey is shifting her perspective on how childhood trauma (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impacts people’s lives. Oprah was on “60 Minutes” in March and traveled to Milwaukee to learn about a revolutionary approach to childhood trauma. She spoke with Dr. Bruce Perry who is a world-renowned expert in the field and has treated survivors of high-profile events such as the Columbine shooting. “If you have developmental trauma, the truth is you are going to be at risk for almost any kind of physical health, mental health, and social health problem you can think of,” says Perry.
60 Minutes has the video on their website along with a “candid” interview of Oprah and the impact the ACE study and childhood trauma, has had on her. View Video»
Attitude of Graditude Tree Poster
Having an attitude of gratitude and focusing on the positive things in life can help to build your resiliency for when the going gets tuff. To reserve a Gratitude tree and leaves for your business or organization to use for a month and strengthen resiliency please contact Millie Engisch Millicent.Engisch@EssentiaHealth.org
Crisis Line and Referral Service
A confidential, and non-judgmental 24/7 crisis line for people who need a listening ear, information, referral resources, or crisis mental health intervention because we envision all people having access to resources that help them to cope or solve their problems. 800-462-5525
Other Resources
Kid-friendly, working on a happy brain
How to Practice Random Acts of Kindness
To get involved with the Mental Fitness goal group, contact a co-chair:
Nathan Bertram Nathan.bertram@crowwing.us
Julie Christensen JChristensen@nystromcounseling.com