Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Practice in Wales: e-Learning Course

• PC, Tablet or Mobile Phone
• Your device will need sound (speakers/earphones/headset) as the training contains audio and videos.
• Internet connection

This course is expected to take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

This online course discusses topics that you may find upsetting. Many of us have experienced adversity and trauma in our lives; or know friends, family or colleagues that have. Sometimes we are not aware of how talking about adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events may make us feel. So, it is important to take a break, or leave the course at any point, if you feel you need to.

Please participate with care and be kind to yourself and before you start familiarise yourself with where you may be able to get additional support if you need it. In the workplace you should also speak to your line manager, or employee assistance programme if you are not sure what help your organisation provides for you.

Due to the subject of the training, it is not suitable for children to be present in the room if they can hear or see any of the content or discussions. And please be aware of any other people in your household or vicinity who may overhear.

Introduction

• Introduction to the course
• About ACE Hub Wales

The Impact of Stress and Trauma on Development

• Brain development in the early years
• The impact of stress and trauma

ACEs, Trauma and Adversity

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma and other adversities
• The Welsh research studies that underpin our understanding of ACEs
• Exposure to ACEs, their prevalence, and the associated increased risks
• The impact of ACEs across the life course

Resilience, Protective Factors and Trauma-Informed Approaches

• Resilience
• Protective factors to build resilience
• Actions we can take to contribute to preventing, mitigating and tackling ACEs
• The Trauma-Informed Wales Framework
• The 4 Practice Levels of the Framework
• The Trauma-Aware Level of Practice

This online course is available to everyone. Due to the content of the training, it is not recommended for children under 16 unless they have a trusted adult with them who is familiar with the specific additional support available for children and young people.

Upon completion of the eLearning course, you will be able to download a certificate of completion for your records.

Anyone can experience trauma at any point in their lives, and some of the information discussed in this training may make you feel worried, upset or remember difficult events in your life when this happened. Your experiences and how you have been affected by them, are unique to you. We encourage you to seek support, if you need it, in a way that works for you. Our website provides information on where you can access support- https://acehubwales.com/get-support/.

This is not an exhaustive list and is not intended to replace support from any other services or professionals.