Ever wondered how childhood experiences shape our future?

Searching for information that will help you better serve adults and families you support?

Discover the neuroscience of trauma, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and the power of Positive Childhood Experiences. Designed to be accessible, informative and helpful for all, especially for those who work with youth and adults deeply affected by childhood trauma.

During this series we will explore:

• The science behind toxic stress
• The ACEs study
• The benefits of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
• Practical steps to support healthy individual and community resilience
• Collaboration opportunities with others who are passionate about building a brighter future for our children.

Part Two: Broken Places Documentary Screening

Deepen your understanding of ACEs and what we can do to support adults and youth impacted by trauma during Part Two of our education series.

Join us for a screening of “Broken Places,” a powerful documentary that explores real stories of resilience in the face of childhood adversity.

After the film, Crim staff will lead a discussion about building stronger, healthier communities through collaboration, policy and systems change, resource navigation and the life-changing power of Positive Childhood Experiences.

Both sessions will be led by Theresa Roach, Crim Special Projects Manager. She is a Michigan ACEs Initiative Community Champion and serves on the Michigan ACEs Initiative Advisory Board. Theresa is a passionate champion for community well-being, dedicated to fostering healthy, mindful, and equitable spaces. Theresa also holds a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Foundations certification from Brown University, serves on the Genesee County Prevention Coalition’s trauma informed community change work group, is a member of the Flint Community Safety Collaborative and serves as co-chair of Flint Advocates and Leaders for Police & Community Trust.