Hello,
For those of you who have been involved in implementing ACEs science or trauma-informed practices in your organizations and institutions, what kind of resistance have you received from others? What arguments do people make against implementing ACEs science/trauma-informed practices? What concerns do they express?
I’ve read that some people view it as just one more initiative to have to deal with. As a member of the choir, so to speak, I’m convinced that this movement is foundational to both many individuals’ and society’s well being. I’m aware, though, that not everyone may be sold on it. In the interest of strengthening the movement itself and in deepening my own critical thinking toward something I feel so strongly in favor of, I want to understand what the naysayers are saying. I’d like to hear about the “nay” positions as well as what you’ve done to counter them or to bring around those opposed to your proposed changes.
I’m not currently a practitioner of ACEs science or trauma-informed practices in any way, just a layperson with lived ACEs experience looking to understand and to possibly move professionally or as a volunteer into work that combats ACEs.
Thank you for any insights you can share.
—Laura