CASA Continuing Education: ACEs Across the Lifespan
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and household challenges stemming from child abuse and neglect can result in poor health outcomes and decreased well-being across the life span. This training explores the kinds of adverse experiences that can culminate in changes to the structure and function of a child’s brain, which may influence negative health outcomes across the lifespan. The training offers approaches for the prevention of ACEs, and discuss resilience and protective factors.
About the presenter
Jenny Jones is a faculty member at Bluegrass Community & Technical College where she currently serves as an Assistant Dean. She has an earned Ph.D. from Capella University and teaches in the psychology and human services departments. In December 2020, she completed CASA volunteer training in Madison County, Kentucky.