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Understanding ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years) that can have lasting negative effects on health and wellbeing.
What are ACEs?
ACEs include experiences such as:
- Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
- Physical or emotional neglect
- Household dysfunction (mental illness, substance abuse, divorce, incarcerated relative, domestic violence)
The Impact of ACEs
Research has shown that ACEs can have significant impacts on:
- Physical health (increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes)
- Mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicide attempts)
- Behavioral health (substance abuse, risky behaviors)
- Life opportunities (education, job opportunities, income potential)
Resilience and Healing
While ACEs can have serious impacts, healing is possible. Protective factors that can help build resilience include:
- Supportive, nurturing relationships
- Development of coping skills
- Feeling a sense of control over one's life
- Access to quality healthcare and support services
- Communities that support health and development
Take the ACE Questionnaire
Our ACE Questionnaire can help you understand your own ACE score and provide personalized recommendations for support and healing.
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What is the ACE Questionnaire?
The ACE Questionnaire is a simple screening tool that helps you understand your exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences and what that might mean for your health and wellbeing.
Benefits of Taking the Questionnaire
- Gain insights into how past experiences may be affecting your present
- Receive personalized recommendations based on your score
- Access resources tailored to your specific needs
- Take a first step toward healing and building resilience
- Understand the science behind ACEs in an accessible way
The questionnaire is completely confidential, takes less than 5 minutes to complete, and provides immediate results.
Ready to Learn More?
Understanding your ACE score is an important step in your healing journey.
Additional Resources
CDC: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Official CDC resources on ACEs, including research findings and prevention strategies.
Visit Website →SAMHSA: Trauma and Violence
Information on trauma-informed approaches and resources for treatment and recovery.
Visit Website →ACEs Aware
Initiative to help healthcare providers screen for and respond to ACEs.
Visit Website →National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources for understanding and addressing childhood trauma.
Visit Website →Continue Your Journey
Explore personal stories from our community or reach out for professional support on your healing journey.