Presentations and Webinars
Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (2018)
In this free one-hour CE video, Dr. Vincent Felitti, the co-principal investigator of the internationally recognized ACE Study and world-renowned childhood trauma expert, discusses the research, clinical implications and applications in mental health practice today.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention (2016)
This webinar addresses the role of ACEs as a contributor to developing problem behaviors during adolescence and adulthood. Learn more about:
Defining ACEs and their relationship with the social determinants health, trauma, and health inequities.
Understanding the impact of ACEs on SUD.
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Selecting data sources that identify vulnerable populations at higher risks for ACEs; and
Utilizing prevention strategies to address ACEs.
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Befriending Your Nervous System during a Time of Turbulence and Adversity (2022)
This presentation, which features keynote speaker Laurie A. Ellington, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zero Point Leadership, shares the science underlying the experience we are having as we navigate the turbulence associated with an evolving environment. It explores evidenced-backed mind-body-brain tools for staying connected and cultivating stress resilience in the face of adversity and ongoing flux. Strategies for managing stress and strain, staying focused at work, and collaborating effectively with others to mobilize positive change will be shared. This presentation is from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
Introduction to Trauma Informed Care for the Children, Caregivers and Ourselves (2020)
This video is an introduction to ACEs and trauma-informed care.
Preventing and Mitigating the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by Building Community Capacity and Resilience: The ACEs Public –Private Initiative Cross-Site Evaluation Findings (2016)
This webinar presents final findings of the newly completed ACES Public Private Initiative (APPI) evaluation. This evaluation examined efforts of 5 Washington state communities to reduce toxic stress due to ACEs, build resilience among youth, and improve child and adult well-being. The full report can be found here. All other webinar materials can be found here.
The Relationship of Adverse Childhood Experiences to Adult Health Status (2006)
Dr. Vincent Felitti's classic presentation in full.
Trauma-Informed Care of Immigrant and Refugee Children (2016)
The effects of trauma on immigrant children is examined. This webinar discusses mental health screening of immigrant children, reviews approaches to build resilience and health trauma, and offers insight on effective utilization of health care services to meet the unique needs of immigrants.
Collections of presentations
ACEs Aware presentations
ACEs Aware is hosting a series of activities to promote shared learning and quality improvement among Medi-Cal providers in adopting ACE screenings and providing trauma-informed care.
CALIFORNIA ACES ACADEMY webinars
Medi-Cal providers and others are invited to attend free Live and On-Demand with Closed Captions (CC) in English and Spanish webinars from national experts. Free CME/CE are available.
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University presentations
View recordings of presentations by Center affiliates.
Healing Justice Alliance Webinars
Materials to educate others about the impact of violence on boys and young men of color.
HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) presentations
In broadening our focus beyond adverse childhood experiences, HOPE aims to create a paradigm shift in how we see and talk about the positive experiences that support children’s growth and development into healthy, resilient adults.
National Health Collaborative on Violence and Abuse Webinars
Events and webinars related to violence and abuse and long-term serious health consequences.