ETSU: Online ACEs Training Now Free To Public

From East Tennessee State University:

February 4, 2022

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – “Introduction to ACEs, Using Trauma-Informed
Approaches, and Fostering Resilience – Level 1,” an online, asynchronous training
course, is now free and available to the public.

This course is offered by the East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong
BRAIN (Building Resilience through ACEs-Informed Networking) Institute.

It offers an overview of what is meant by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and
how these may impact lifelong physical and mental health. Participants will learn
about ACEs and other forms of trauma and stress, including how trauma- and resilience-informed
approaches can promote better health and well-being in individuals, workplaces and
the larger community. It is a foundational course and is prerequisite to future training
offerings in such areas as K-12 education, policing, health care, higher education
and others.

Individuals may begin and complete the course on their own schedule. Those completing
the course will receive a micro-credential badge.

Those interested may register for and access the course at bit.ly/3L3uVY2.

To learn more about the Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI), visit etsu.edu/institute/strong-brain/default.php.

For more information, contact Ben Schoenberg, SBI research services coordinator, at
schoenberg@etsu.edu or (973) 477-4738.

This press release was produced by East Tennessee State University. The views expressed are the author's own.