Next SP, June 4, 7pm: "The Long-term Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences," with Dr. Emily Helder

Details: “The Long-term Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences,” with Dr. Emily Helder, June 4, 7pm, Port 393, Holland, MI

Dr. Emily Helder will explain the science behind 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?

Here’s a chart with the classic categories of ACES.

Here’s a quick video explaining ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences).