The youth you work with may struggle with the traumatic effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We invite you to learn about ACEs and the impact ACEs have on brain development and behavior. ACEs often interfere with school success and can negatively impact participation in activities, events, school, relationships, overall wellness, and life outcomes. This ACEs training series in intended to help caregivers and adults who serve youth better understand the impact of ACEs and to learn some best-practice strategies to help youth and families overcome and prevent the future occurrence of ACEs, changing lives in a positive direction. This training series is brought to you by the Inspiring Dreams Network with funding provided by the Milan Puskar Foundation, Benedum, and The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.
- ACEs 101: Understanding ACEs – February 4, 2026 | 2:00-3:30pm
- ACEs 102: Preventing ACEs – February 11, 2026 | 2:00-3:30pm
- ACEs 103: Overcoming ACEs – February 18, 2026 | 2:00-3:30pm
All sessions provided virtually using Zoom.
STARS credit, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Addictions CEUs offered! IDN is partnering with Marshall University School Health Technical Assistance Center (MUSHTAC) to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC). If you wish to receive STARS credit, please register on the STARS Portal.