ACES, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, are traumatic events that occur before a person turns 18. They affect lifelong physical and mental health, the likelihood of later victimization or perpetration, and overall well-being. Centers for Disease Control data from 2020 show that 61% of adults surveyed in 25 states reported at least one adverse childhood experience. Creative techniques keep gaining ground in therapy, and using them to treat ACES can improve clients’ overall quality of life. This training looks more closely at ACES and at how creative techniques help clients face them.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify and define the major categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and explain their prevalence and impact on individuals across the lifespan.
- Analyze the relationship between ACEs, brain development, behavior, and long-term physical and mental health outcomes.
- Apply trauma-informed principles to recognize, respond to, and support individuals using practical and creative techniques to help the healing of ACES.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective 1: Identify and define the major categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and explain their prevalence and impact on individuals across the lifespan.
- Categories of ACES
- Prevalence of ACES
- Impact of ACES throughout the lifespan
Objective 2: Analyze the relationship between ACEs, brain development, behavior, and long-term physical and mental health outcomes.
- ACES and brain development
- ACES and behavior
- Long term physical and mental health outcomes of ACES
Objective 3: Apply trauma-informed principles to recognize, respond to, and support individuals using practical and creative techniques to help the healing of ACES.
- Trauma-informed principles in treating ACES
- Supporting Individuals through creative techniques
- Techniques for therapy
Summary/ Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Meagan Jones, PhD LCMHCS
Recording Date: April 11, 2026
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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