We offer many opportunities for you to dive deeper into learning about the ACEs research and applying it to your work in a specific sector. Scroll down to view opportunities.
Introduction to ACEsHealing Iowa: Overview of ACEs in Iowa and How to Respond In this one-hour online course, you will learn about Iowa research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how trauma can impact health and well-being. You'll also reflect on factors that contribute to childhood trauma and explore ways to promote healing and resilience in your work and life. This course is free. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate. Trauma-Informed SupervisionThis 1-2 hour course is designed for supervisors in the health and human services sector to reflect on their experiences leading teams and to identify trauma-informed strategies that can support themselves and their staff with difficult work.
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Additional Courses
Online training on ACEs not specific to Iowa
ACEs 101 Training: Iowa Data
- To request this training, complete the contact form on this page. Training can be offered in person or web based.
Advanced ACEs Training: Iowa Data
- To request this training, complete the contact form on this page. Training is available in person.
Training for Educators
ACEs and Education: From Stress to Success Curriculum fulfills Iowa's requirement for educators and school-based personnel to receive training on ACEs and toxic stress. The goal is to leave you with an understanding that there is a great deal of hope in responding to the impact of ACEs and toxic stress in school systems.
To view the guidance from the Iowa Department of Education on the law, click here.
To view the guidance from the Iowa Department of Education on the law, click here.
Training Options for Educators and Community Members
What you'll gain from our training:
- Access free online learning modules through AEA online learning. Find training here.
- If you will lead training within your school, attend our free, web-based train-the-trainer session.
- Fill out the form on this page and we'll be in touch with other recommendations on completing the requirement.
What you'll gain from our training:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress
- Develop a working understanding of how stress impacts the brain and development and learn how these developmental challenges affect a classroom
- Learn how suicide and stress are intertwined and the importance of resilience
- Explore examples of strategies to develop resilience in school settings
- Discuss suicide pre- and post-vention strategies
- Be exposed to opportunities for long-term system change models for the development of trauma-informed education systems
Training for Pediatricians
Science is now informing clinical practice of the need to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and potential toxic stress and downstream effects in order to improve health outcomes. Research and best practices are showing promise in trauma assessments and multi-generational supports in the pediatric and family practice health care. The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Guide seeks to develop a health sector strategy in the pediatric and family practice field for clinic-based trauma-informed practices.
Training Options
Training Options
- Follow the online guide
- Request a train-the-trainer session by filling out the form on this page.
Training on Prenatal Strategies
If we are going to reduce trauma, we have to start at the beginning. The very beginning.
Over the past year, ACEs 360 has focused on research, training, and advocacy related to trauma and the prenatal period. Supporting expecting mothers and families is critical to disrupting the intergenerational impact of trauma. In addition to new prenatal curriculum development, we are also establishing the ACEs Prenatal Collaborative to discuss research and systems change.
ACEs and Prenatal: From Success to Strength provides an overview of research on how ACEs and stress can transfer from parent to child and opportunities to prevent ACEs in future generations.
Training Options
Over the past year, ACEs 360 has focused on research, training, and advocacy related to trauma and the prenatal period. Supporting expecting mothers and families is critical to disrupting the intergenerational impact of trauma. In addition to new prenatal curriculum development, we are also establishing the ACEs Prenatal Collaborative to discuss research and systems change.
ACEs and Prenatal: From Success to Strength provides an overview of research on how ACEs and stress can transfer from parent to child and opportunities to prevent ACEs in future generations.
Training Options
- Train-the-Trainer offered online
- Direct trainings available in person or online.
Facilitated Discussions
We encourage you to become trained by the Iowa ACEs Coalition and to use the information and resources on our website to help you lead effective presentations and to host discussions within your organization and community.
Hosting Discussions
These facilitation guides can help you lead a conversation around ACEs and next steps.
Hosting Discussions
These facilitation guides can help you lead a conversation around ACEs and next steps.
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Film Screenings
We offer opportunities to screen the films Paper Tigers and Resilience and provide a discussion guide to facilitate conversations with your audience following the screening. For more information, fill out the contact form on this page.
We offer opportunities to screen the films Paper Tigers and Resilience and provide a discussion guide to facilitate conversations with your audience following the screening. For more information, fill out the contact form on this page.