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Introduction to ACEs and Trauma-Informed Care

Sherrard Crespo, LCSW
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Description

This course will demonstrate a trauma-informed perspective to understanding the behavioral and physical effects of going through Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Attendees will learn about the history of the study of ACEs, understanding trauma effects, and exploring adaptations developed for coping.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the obstacles of changing coping mechanisms for those who have endured ACEs.

  • Recognize the impacts of resiliency and positive experiences on behavior.

  • Describe the ACEs and PEARLs scale and understand it's impact.

  • Describe of the impacts of trauma.

Educational Goal

Attendees will learn the impact of ACEs on behavioral and physical health and will learn take aways on assisting someone on their health journey if they are coping from past ACEs

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Sherrard Crespo, LCSW
Sherrard Crespo, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker ( who obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2017. Her professional background is highlighted by her work with suicide education, prevention, intervention, and postvention. Sherrard is currently employed with VIA LINK in the position of Vice President of External Affairs where her current duties include: clinical oversight of VIA LINK's 24/7 contact center, community outreach and education on VIA LINK services as well as specialized skills and information on suicide response, crisis intervention, grief, and trauma. Sherrard also facilitates VIA LINK’s support group: Survivors of Suicide Loss. She also serves as Director of Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL), Louisiana’s chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America in which her current focus includes education and advocacy for the community and professionals to support Louisiana families and prevent child abuse.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana