Overview
AACEs programme is written to assist individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences resulting in emotional trauma and are able to take part in a group. AACEs is designed to assist individuals to look at ways to develop positive lifestyle coping strategies.
AACEs educates and informs parents about the impact of adverse childhood experiences on them and their children.
AACEs programme provides guidance on the protective factors and practical methods for parents to develop resilience they need for themselves and their children.
AACEs is a ten-week programme of two hours per week.
Topics covered in sessions are;
- Understanding and living with adverse childhood experiences
- Understanding toxic stress and strategies to manage this
- Developing parental resilience
- Understanding attachment
- Nurturing parenting styles
- Managing emotions
- Developing strategies to reduce the potential impact of ACEs on children