Resources

For the best resources about positive and adverse childhood experiences (PACEs), go to PACEs Connection’s Resource Center.

There, you can find sections on PACEs science, policy and advocacy, ACEs and PACEs surveys, and parenting with PACEs. There are links to books, documentaries, handouts, resource collections from other resources (such as the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University), as well as resources in Spanish. 

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  3. I am a classroom teacher. Over the years I’ve worked with many children impacted by a wide array of trauma. Is anyone aware of an app that allows you to choose an intervention based on behavior or trauma experience?

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    • In the UK there is Motional (motional.io). Your school needs to subscribe, but it allows all the adults involved with a child to enter ‘snapshots’ of how they experience that child, then gives a picture of what areas need support, what their strengths are, and what specific interventions would help. I don’t know if there is anything like it in the US.

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  5. I was very disappointed to read in the article the section about children who experienced the “divorce, death, or abandonment”, that “death” was not included in the ACES 10 questions, #6 only asked if “parents were separated or divorced”. My daughter lost her father at 5yrs old and this was the most traumatizing experience of her life. If I had her do the ACES test, she would not be able to put a 1 down for that trauma.
    I am a licensed counselor and only recently learned of this study and believe the findings. I took the test and came out with a 2. But again, very disappointed that “death”, a final, traumatic experience in childhood, was left out.

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    • That doesn’t mean experiencing the loss of a parent through death isn’t an ACE. It just wasn’t included in the original 10 ACEs, which were chosen based on a combination of what the original pilot study revealed, as well as existing research. Subsequent ACE surveys include that and many other experiences. Basically any traumatic experience that causes toxic stress and damages the structure and function of a kid’s developing brain is an ACE.

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  6. I work at a clinic who asks the ACE as a part of the intake assessment. I can’t seem to find online or through anyone at my organization, the informational sheet on emotional, physical and sexual abuse we are supposed to provide to the client, according to WAC 388-877B0400 (4)(c)(i). Can you please send a link or PDF of this document?

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  7. I have been looking for the original (Long form) questionnaire that was used in the study. Is this available somewhere? I would like to take the test for myself.
    Thanks
    Carie Hughey

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  8. We are using the ACEs in a research study but would like to use the 10-item short form. Is there a citation for the reliability and validity of the short-form vs the 70-item version?

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  10. Is there a directory for primary care providers who are connected to the ACEs too High community or are providing care informed by the impact of ACEs?

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    • Not here, but you may be able to find some on ACEs Connection, the companion social network to ACEs Too High. There’s more happening in pediatrics than with primary care providers, but that sector is beginning to become aware of this and integrate practices based on ACEs science, too.

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  11. Hi,
    What books do you suggest for an adult to read to learn how to become resilient. I agree with all I have read, so I am looking for what I can do to help myself, not read more on the science.

    Thank you,
    Susan

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      • I am listening to this book on Audible right now and I can’t say there is anything yet that is helpful information about building resilience. So far, it’s depressing as hell to learn of all the many ways we are damaged by ACEs. I really look forward to reading/listening to the sections on building resiliency. Thank you in advance.

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    • Susan, my name is Leslie Peters RN and I have an ACE’S score of 7. Several years ago I started to work on healing and reversing the effects of ACES. I created
      “Stuck in Our Stories No More” which is a step by step guide on how I achieved this. If you are interested email Info@WomenNotAlone.com
      “Your Story is Your Gift”
      I’m gratitude, Leslie

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    • Hi Susan, I have a blog called Crappy Childhood Fairy (www.crappychildhoodfairy.com), it draws on ACE literature and weaves it in with my own experiences and what I teach other who want strategies to stay “regulated,” make changes and build a better life. Courses coming soon. I invite you to check it out.

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  12. I am a PhD student working on my dissertation. I would like to use the ACE questionnaire in my research. I read in previous request in this section that the instrument is free and can be used by anyone. Please confirm this is still the case.

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  14. How do I find a psychotherapist in the suburbs of Philadelphia that is trained in ACE? I am a 78 year old female with a score of 8. Preferably on the Main Line. I have been in therapy for 20 years and still have major issues.with attachment and abandonment. Thanks for considering this request.

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    • Hi, Nikki:
      First, I’m very sorry that you had to experienced all that trauma in your childhood.
      The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies has a “search for clinicians” section — https://www.istss.org/find-a-clinician.aspx
      And Psychology Today has “find a therapist” section — https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/
      I’d look for someone who’s familiar with ACEs science and trauma-informed practices.

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      • How does someone become trained and certified in ACEs and trauma informed practice? Thank you.

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      • Thanks for your question. Do you mean as a therapist? Or in some other profession, such as a teacher? I suggest joining our companion social network, ACEs Connection, where you can peruse the resources and contact people who are integrating ACEs science into their work.

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      • I’m currently in school for my Bachelors in Social Work. My concentration is Substance Abuse Counseling. So I am asking as a Counselor. I did click the link you mentioned and see it has lots of information, however I don’t know how to connect with others. Thanks!

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  15. Hello,
    Under your Tab called “Got you Ace Score?” there is a Resilience questionnaire. Can I obtain permission to use it as part of my dissertation. I am a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh.
    Thanks

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  17. Here’s an hour and a half talk that Vincent gave a few years ago. It only has 5000 views.
    What would the world be like if that video got as many views as Psy’s “Gangnam Style?”

    A fan.

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  19. The Academy on Violence and Abuse has created a fine DVD of a presentation and discussion of the ACE Study, its history, and its implications. The DVD is almost 4 hours long and is an excellent overview of where we are at present, including the resistance to incorporating this information in routine clinical practice. A very favorable review of this DVD is in the August 15, 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association; it may be read on the AVA web site. Members of this blog wishing to obtain a copy will find details on the AVA web site.

    Vincent

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