Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training

Gain a deeper understanding of how childhood trauma impacts lifelong health and wellbeing, and learn effective strategies for intervention and support.

Course Overview

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood, significantly affecting an individual’s physical and mental health into adulthood. NAPAC’s ACEs Training provides professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognise, prevent, and respond to the effects of childhood trauma.

This course covers key principles of ACEs, their long-term consequences, and trauma-informed approaches to create safer and more supportive environments for affected individuals.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are and their impact on development.
Identify the link between ACEs and long-term health outcomes.
Learn how to apply trauma-informed strategies to mitigate the effects of ACEs.
Develop skills to foster resilience and recovery in those affected by childhood trauma.
Gaininsights into self-care and professional boundaries to prevent secondary trauma.

Testimonials

Our trainings have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

'Great training. I was impressed by the facilitator’s knowledge on the topic. He clearly knew his stuff, and this was evident in his delivery. I appreciated his attention to everyone in the group and offering us a space to talk.'

'I'm very glad that I attended this valuable training. It has helped me to develop a deeper understanding of the issues. The presenter was particularly good with pacing the session and presenting clear explanations with a great deal of empathy.'

'I found the clarity of separating out vicarious traumatisation from burn out really helpful, as well as taking the time to think and plan around self-care.'

"The presenter spoke very well and was very articulate. She had excellent knowledge intermingled with humour that kept my attention during a long session. She made me think deeply about people's trauma."

"Presenter was very knowledgeable, showed passion, delivered in a way that was engaging. Really well presented and relevant to the role and us personally"

Who Is This Course For?

This ACEs training is ideal for professionals who work with individuals affected by childhood trauma, including:

HR professionals and managers
Mental health and social care workers
Legal professionals and law enforcement
Educators and school counsellors
Charity and NGO staff supporting vulnerable individuals
Healthcare professionals
Workplace first aiders

Delivery Methods

We offer flexible delivery options to suit your needs:

In-Person Workshops – On-site training at your organisation or a NAPAC venue.
Live Online Training – Interactive virtual sessions with expert facilitators.
Custom Training Packages – Tailored solutions for teams with specific needs.

Certification

Upon completion, participants will receive a NAPAC ACEs Training Certificate, demonstrating their expertise in understanding and addressing childhood trauma.

We also offer CPD (Continued Professional Development) certification, with the number of hours reflecting the duration of the training attended.

Pricing

Please contact us for information about our pricing.

For optimal interactivity, we recommend up to 35 participants per session. Larger groups can be accommodated in a seminar-style format.

Contact

If you’re interested in NAPAC’s training or have any questions, please fill out the form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also contact us directly at training@napac.org.uk.

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