Hurry - registrations are filling up fast, and space is limited at the........ Adverse Childhood Experiences Southeastern Summit 2015 in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. The Summit focuses on the health care, education, mental health, and law sectors. https://sys.mahec.net/ce/aces.aspx
The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) of Asheville, North Carolina, in partnership with key community stakeholders, is providing an educational summit focused on addressing ACEs within the southeastern US. Highlights of the conference will be Keynote speakers Dr. Robert Anda and Ron Hertel. Dr. Anda was co-investigator of the landmark CDC study and will discuss ACEs and how they are being studied and applied to healthcare, juvenile justice, mental health and education. Mr. Hertel will describe how he implemented the Compassionate Schools curriculum in Washington State to better support learning and success of students impacted by trauma.
Local, regional, and national speakers will focus on evidence-based practices that prevent and address the intergenerational transmission of ACEs. Multiple breakout sessions will encourage and promote interprofessional networking. Attendees will return home with tools and ideas for addressing ACEs and building resilience within their own communities.
Join us for a Thursday evening screening of the documentary film "Paper Tigers" by James Redford at the Asheville Fine Arts Theatre, and all day Friday & Saturday for a full day of keynote and break-out presentations at the fabulous Renaissance Hotel in vibrant downtown Asheville.
Cost of the FULL 2+ days = $199.00!
We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to our wonderful community!
Register online here: https://sys.mahec.net/ce/aces.aspx
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