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Workshop looks at childhood trauma’s effect on development [Mankato Free Press]

Isabel Ruelas 6/20/178:00 AM

NORTH MANKATO — A Thursday workshop focused on the impact adverse childhood experiences can have on health outcomes later in life.

Also known as ACEs, adverse childhood experiences include sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse by a family member and a wide range of other traumatic experiences. As highlighted Thursday, the more ACEs in a child’s life, the greater the risk of negative health outcomes.

The workshop was organized to educate regional child development advocates on ACEs and what they can do to help clients impacted by them.

The Greater Mankato Area United Way, The Reach Drop-in Center and Minnesota State University’s Department of Social Work organized the day-long event at South Central College. Elizabeth Harstad, United Way’s director of community impact, said the trio wanted to be proactive in raising awareness of the issue among stakeholders in the region. With more than 100 people registered, she took the attendance as a good sign.

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