It's time for an honest pep talk

Quick note about our June 4 gathering: Dr. Helder and I have decided to change the focus. We will be talking about ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and their effect on neurodevelopment. In other words, how do experiences of abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), neglect (physical, emotional), household substance use or mental illness, mother treated violently, household member imprisonment, parental separation or divorce affect our brains and our nervous systems? And what can we do about it?

And here’s a pep talk that made me feel seen. I expect it will do that same for many of you as well.