In the past few years, educators, pediatricians, and researchers have been learning more about childhood trauma and the long term effects those experiences have a on a child's life. We have learned there is a direct link between childhood trauma and adult onset of chronic disease, as well as, mental illness, incarceration, work issues (such as absenteeism). ACES, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, are stressful or traumatic events that have occurred in a child's life. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ACES include:
When a child is exposed to chronic stressed related to these ACES, the development of their brain can be disrupted. As a result, a child's cognitive functioning or ability to cope with negative or strong emotions can become impaired. As educators and as a school district we have been developing ways to build up student protective factors (conditions that reduce the negative impact of risk factors on problem outcomes) and overall resiliency. If you'd like more info, you can visit these websites: You can also check out my handout on ACES and trauma below!
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Red Ribbon Week is one of my favorite weeks of the school year. It is extremely busy, but I love every minute! During RRW, we celebrate our choice to live a healthy lifestyle by saying "NO" to harmful substances and bullying. When RRW was first started, the focus was to encourage students to learn about the dangers and harmful effects that drugs and alcohol have on the body. In recent years, RRW has also included an anti-bullying message. At Kissel Hill, we are saying "NO!" to both bullying and drugs/alcohol.
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