Trauma & Stress Response: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Kintsugi Art Project

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training seeks to shed light and understanding on the potential traumatic events and environments occurring in childhood (ages 0-17). We learn how the presence of ACEs may contribute to increased risk for mental and physical health concerns in adulthood. You will discover how protective factors reduce risk for children and young adults in their lives and community. 

Kintsugi is the general concept of highlighting or emphasizing imperfections, visualizing mends and seams as an additive or an area to celebrate or focus on, rather than absence or missing pieces.

In this hands-on interactive workshop, we will combine art with ACEs training, and each participant will have a chance to learn through art how we can heal and restore the broken pieces of our traumatic experiences.