ROCK Mat-Su will combine both PACES and Raising Resilience training!
Lunch will be provided
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988938721256?aff=oddtdtcreator
Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACES):
This part of the presentation is open to ADULTS interested in learning how to identify and counteract Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help develop resilient kids.
Frequent or prolonged exposure to stress can create toxic stress which can damage the developing brain of a child and overall health. A Survival Mode Response to toxic stress increases a child’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and muscle tension. Their thinking brain is knocked offline. Self-protection is their priority. In other words: “I can’t hear you! I can’t respond to you! I am just trying to be safe!”
Learn how resilience trumps ACEs!
Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers can help by:
– Gaining an understanding of ACEs and how they affect children’s social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and their connection to a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifespan.
– Creating environments where children feel safe emotionally & physically.
– Helping children identify feelings & manage emotions
– Creating a safe physical & emotional environment at home, in school, and in neighborhoods.
– Share ways to build resilience.

Raising Resilience Presentation:
This will include information from a 2019 Johns Hopkins study on the effects of positive childhood experiences. Despite growing up with adversity, positive experiences buffer the trauma and promote healing.
Learn ways to foster healthy growth and development in children that correlate to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.

Questions or special dietary needs? Contact us: info@rockmatsu.org