Learn about the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops regarding adverse childhood experiences with the goal of educating the public, supporting trauma survivors, and offering tips for prevention and healing within the community.The workshop and discussion series, “Connections Matter”, which facilitates the conversation about issues surrounding childhood trauma, will be offered virtually in English, Tuesday, September 22nd, 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2:00 p.m.Tips for protection, prevention, and promoting resilience within the community will also be discussed.A virtual “Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities” presentation on Thursday, October 22^nd, 2:00 p.m., will address the neurological and biological effects of adversity on development and its corresponding impact on the health of the overall population. All workshops are free, hosted on Zoom, and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 to receive log-in details.