What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can potentially cause trauma. ACEs aren’t specific. They can include any distressful event between birth and age 17.

I was recently working with a young mother who struggled with depression and anxiety in the difficult year following the birth of her child. In addition to managing the herculean task of adjusting to ...

We know that experiences from our childhood, both good and bad, shape who we become as adults. But, understanding what kinds of early experiences have staying power into adulthood and the wide range ...

Our experiences as children can affect the way we feel and function throughout our lives. While early adversity or trauma can have lasting effects on our health and well-being, healing is possible — ...

This expert guide supports clinicians, educators, legal advocates, judges, and mental health professionals in effectively screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It integrates ...

Michael Menard’s story is one of extraordinary resilience and success. He grew up in a 900-square-foot home, one of 14 children, with an angelic mother and an abusive father. He eventually rose to ...