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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): 10 Answers to the Most Searched Questions

CE Hours 1.5

About this course

This course explores the neurobiological and psychological impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the mitigating power of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Structured around ten of the most frequently searched questions regarding childhood trauma, the session moves beyond risk identification to focus on clinical pathways for resilience and flourishing. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how relational health and emotional safety act as "medicine" to facilitate healing in both children and adults.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the 10 core domains of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) questionnaire and their correlation with adult chronic illness.
  • Describe the seven specific Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that serve as neurobiological buffers against toxic stress.
  • Explain the "Positivity Paradox" and how relational connection facilitates the integration of traumatic experiences.
  • Apply clinical strategies to foster "Family Resilience" by identifying strengths in communication and emotional regulation.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Christina Bethell, PhD, MBA, MPH

    Dr. Bethell is a Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she serves as the founding director of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative and the National Maternal and Child Health Data Resource Initiative. Since 1996, Dr. Bethell has shaped the conversation and developed methods and frameworks to enable the first-ever and ongoing availability of national, state, local, health system and clinical level family-centered data to promote the early and lifelong health of children, families and communities. She works to promote data driven and relationship and healing centered approaches to establish policies and practices that advance positive health outcomes for children, families and communities.

References

  • Webster E. M. (2022). The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health and Development in Young Children. Global pediatric health, 9, 2333794X221078708. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X221078708
  • Tzouvara, V., Kupdere, P., Wilson, K., Matthews, L., Simpson, A., & Foye, U. (2023). Adverse childhood experiences, mental health, and social functioning: A scoping review of the literature. Child Abuse & Neglect, 139, 106092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106092
  • Cunha, O., Sousa, M., Pereira, B., Pinheiro, M., Machado, A. B., Caridade, S., & Almeida, T. C. (2025). Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Trauma, violence & abuse, 26(5), 991–1010. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380241299434
  • Polavarapu, M., Singh, S. & Adhikari, M. Breaking the Cycle: Investigating Family Resilience as a Pathway to Better Adolescent Mental, Emotional, Developmental, and Behavioral Health Outcomes. Journ Child Adol Trauma 19, 59–66 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-025-00792-0
  • Sanderson, M., Mouton, C. P., Cook, M., Liu, J., Blot, W. J., & Hargreaves, M. K. (2021). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Chronic Disease Risk in the Southern Community Cohort Study. Journal of health care for the poor and underserved, 32(3), 1384–1402. https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2021.0139

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Content

  • Adverse Childhood Experiences: 10 Expert Answers
    2 parts
    • ACEs: Part 1
    • ACEs: Part 2

  • Joint Accreditation (JA)

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    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

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    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MFT-0045.

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    If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
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    May 22nd, 2026

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