Reply to "Looking for political candidate Qs on ACEs, trauma-informed care"

Hello Laura,

I found the most effective way of working with legislators is building a relationship with them. I suggest meeting with key members of their team and teaching them about ACEs. Then you can talk about how ACEs fit with their priorities: children, families, criminal justice, economy.

You then avoid embarrassing them and making them look stupid.

This would be the beginning of a long term relationship. After you meet with them and find common ground, then you can invite them to speak at your organization about how your visions are similar. Their work can become our work.

Relationships are the key to making long term change. You may end up being appointed to important commissions, committees.

I wish you the best. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Carolyn Curtis,

Author, Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

6/16/184:03 PM

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