Frequently Asked Questions
What are ACEs?
The term “ACEs” is an acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences. It originated in a groundbreaking study conducted in 1995 by the Centers for Disease Control and the Kaiser Permanente health care organization in California. In that study, “ACEs” referred to three specific kinds of adversity children faced in the home environment—various forms of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. The key findings of dozens of studies using the original ACEs data are: (1) ACEs are quite common, even among a middle-class population: more than two-thirds of the population report experiencing one ACE, and nearly a quarter have experienced three or more. (2) There is a powerful, persistent correlation between the more ACEs experienced and the greater the chance of poor outcomes later in life, including dramatically increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, substance abuse, smoking, poor academic achievement, time out of work, and early death.
How do ACEs relate to toxic stress?
ACEs research shows the correlation between early adversity and poor outcomes later in life. Toxic stress explains how ACEs ”get under the skin” and trigger biological reactions that lead to those outcomes. In the early 2000s, the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child coined the term “toxic stress” to describe extensive, scientific knowledge about the effects of excessive activation of stress response systems on a child’s developing brain, as well as the immune system, metabolic regulatory systems, and cardiovascular system. Experiencing ACEs triggers all of these interacting stress response systems. When a child experiences multiple ACEs over time—especially without supportive relationships with adults to provide buffering protection—the experiences will trigger an excessive and long-lasting stress response, which can have a wear-and-tear effect on the body, like revving a car engine for days or weeks at a time.
Importantly, the Council also expanded its definition of adversity beyond the categories that were the focus of the initial ACE study to include community and systemic causes—such as violence in the child’s community and experiences with racism and chronic poverty—because the body’s stress response does not distinguish between overt threats from inside or outside the home environment, it just recognizes when there is a threat, and goes on high alert.
What is trauma, and how does it connect to ACEs and toxic stress?
While trauma has many definitions, typically in psychology it refers to an experience of serious adversity or terror—or the emotional or psychological response to that experience. Trauma-informed care or services are characterized by an understanding that problematic behaviors may need to be treated as a result of the ACEs or other traumatic experiences someone has had, as opposed to addressing them as simply willful and/or punishable actions.
Latest Posts
-
Kraken и игровые автоматы бесплатно без регистрации простые советы и стратегии
·
Kraken и игровые автоматы бесплатно без регистрации простые советы и стратегии Ищете способ развлечься и протестировать любимые азартные игры? Казино Kraken предлагает потрясающее решение. Простой доступ к множеству автоматов без необходимости регистрации позволяет вам сосредоточиться на удовольствии. Какой автомат попробовать в первую очередь? Обратите внимание на новинки, которые выделяются в нашем рейтинге. Выбор игр в
-
Why Microsoft Office (and Office 365) Still Matter — And How to Make Them Work for You
·
Okay, so check this out—I’ve been using Microsoft Office since the late 2000s. Wow! It feels like a lifetime and also like last week. My first impressions were: clunky, powerful, essential. Seriously? Yes. Over time though I realized it’s not just a suite of apps; it’s a platform for work habits. Initially I thought “more
-
Why the Ledger Nano X Still Makes Sense — and How to Get Ledger Live Without Getting Burned
·
Okay, so here’s the thing. Wow! The Ledger Nano X still feels like the obvious choice if you want a durable, portable hardware wallet that actually separates your keys from the internet. My first impression was: slick little device, solid build, and batteries that outlasted my patience during road trips. Initially I thought it was
-
Why liquidity pools on aster dex matter — and how traders can actually use them
·
Okay—real talk. Decentralized exchanges changed the game for token trading, but liquidity pools are the engine most people glance over. Traders see price, slippage, and APY numbers. They click swap. Yet the pools underneath determine everything from execution quality to the health of a token’s market. I’m biased toward tools that give me control, but
-
Why US Regulated Prediction Markets Matter — a practitioner’s take
·
Prediction markets are quietly reshaping how traders, hedgers, and curious citizens price future events. Whoa! I remember watching a small options desk adopt event contracts and thinking somethin’ looked different. Initially I thought this was just another exotic tool for prop shops, but then I realized that when markets are regulated and transparent they can
-
Why a Multi-Platform, Non-Custodial Wallet Actually Changes How You Use Crypto
·
Okay, so check this out—I’ve bounced through half a dozen wallets in the last few years. Wow! Some were slick, some were clunky, and one even lost my patience (and nearly my keys). Initially I thought a “one-size-fits-all” app would do the job, but then I realized that tradeoffs hide in the little details, especially
-
Test Post for WordPress
·
This is a sample post created to test the basic formatting features of the WordPress CMS. Subheading Level 2 You can use bold text, italic text, and combine both styles. Bullet list item #1 Item with bold emphasis And a link: official WordPress site Step one Step two Step three This content is only for
-
THE EMOTIONAL BRAIN
·
Though our discussions are to promote emotional well-being, it is important to note that all our systems are interconnected. The brain sits in this enclosed space of our skull all day and all night. In the center of our brain is our emotional or limbic system. It is the center of all our emotional responses.
-
