Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common, they cluster, and their effects are cumulative — but they are not destiny. This training goes beyond the basics to help helping professionals understand both sides of the equation: how adversity shapes development, and how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) build the resilience that changes trajectories.
Grounded in the landmark ACE Interface curriculum and ACE Study research (Felitti & Anda, CDC/Kaiser Permanente), this two-hour session covers the neuroscience of toxic stress, the dose-response relationship between ACE scores and health outcomes, epigenetics, and social determinants of health — then pivots to the 7 Positive Childhood Experiences, resilience science, and what helpers can actually do with this knowledge in their daily work.
This is not a passive lecture. It's a shared learning experience designed to give you a common language, a practical framework, and concrete next steps you can take immediately — whether you're a clinician, a prevention professional, or a community leader.
You will leave able to:
Explain the neurobiological and epidemiological basis of ACEs to clients, colleagues, and community partners
Apply the PCE framework to strengthen protective factors in the populations you serve
Identify upstream, midstream, and downstream intervention opportunities in your role
Contribute to community-level conversations about trauma-informed practice
This training is delivered virtually via Zoom Wednesday , September 9, 2026 | 12 - 2 PM EDT
After you have purchased your ticket our team will send you a link to the email associated with your purchase.
September 9, 2026 12:00 - 2:00 PM EDT | Live Online Training via Zoom
2-Hr PACEs Workshop: Go beyond ACEs. Learn to build positive experiences, resilience, and concrete action for community change.
Many individuals carry the weight of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). While these experiences shape our past, they do not have to determine our future or our destiny. True transformation lies in understanding not just the adversity, but also the power of Positive Childhood Experiences (PACEs).
This is not a typical ACEs presentation. Our focused 2-hour workshop goes beyond identifying trauma to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to intentionally build resilience for themselves, their families, and their communities.
In This Focused Training, You Will:
Deepen Your Understanding: Explore the latest research on both ACEs and PACEs, understanding how these experiences work together to shape outcomes.
Systemic Impact: Analyze how PACEs and ACEs influence the well-being and function of organizations, systems, and communities, moving beyond individual blame.
The Power of Connection: Engage in meaningful discussion within a supportive online environment, fostering empathy and shared insight.
Action for Change: Identify the specific, intentional steps you can take to foster resilience and promote positive experiences in the lives of those around you.
🌟 Key Outcomes: Moving from Awareness to Action
Participants will leave this workshop with the ability to immediately begin making a positive difference:
Increased Knowledge: A solid grasp of the integrated research on PACEs and ACEs and their collective impact.
Concrete Actions: A personal toolkit of specific, actionable steps you can implement today to improve the lives and foster resilience in the people around you.
Invitation to Impact: An understanding of how to join a broader community conversation and initiative dedicated to building positive, trauma-informed systems.
This training will be hosted on Zoom. After you have purchased your ticket our team will send you a link to the email associated with your purchase.
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Yes, participants receive a digital certificate of completion that can support professional licensure and education requirements.
Mezzo Solutions is licensed to provide continuing education units (CEU) through the State of Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
This includes the following professions:
Licensed Social Workers (LSW)
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
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Prevention professionals
Local Coordinating Council (LCC) members
Drug Free Community coalitions
Public health professionals
School administrators and school counselors
Social workers, LMHCs, LMFTs, LCACs
Youth-serving professionals
Community mental health providers
Healthcare providers
Law enforcement partners
Policy makers and local government officials
Concerned caregivers and parent groups
Faith-based community leaders