What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

The term “Adverse Childhood Experiences” comes from the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Study conducted in 1995-1997. It originally began in an obesity clinic. As the study grew, it started to uncover links between childhood trauma, chronic disease, and mental health issues. It...
How does domestic violence impact children?

How does domestic violence impact children?

In homes with domestic violence, children are negatively impacted at all stages of their development in the key areas of life: physical, mental, behavioral, and relational. Trauma from childhood adversities including domestic violence can impact children’s bodies as...
What is Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)?

What is Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)?

At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a home with domestic violence. Domestic violence is violence between parents or violence towards a parent — perhaps from a stepparent or significant other. The violence can be...