Adverse Childhood Experiences Film Shown At Matawan-Aberdeen MS

MATAWAN, NJ — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District presents a community film screening of "Resilience," next Thursday, March 1 at Matawan Aberdeen Middle School. All parents are invited to attend.

When: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Matawan Aberdeen Middle School, 469 Matawan Avenue, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 (Auditorium)

Who should attend: Parents, educators, community members, anyone interested in the well-being of children. Free event but you must register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/...

"Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope" delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. Now understood to be one of the leading causes of everything from heart disease and cancer to substance abuse and depression, extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior.

"Resilience" further adds to the concept that one caring adult can change the trajectory of a child as noted in "Paper Tigers" by the same producers. (View the trailer here: https://kpjrfilms.co/resilience/).

After the screening, attendees are invited to join a thoughtful discussion about the film and develop practical action steps that can be taken back to their respective practices. The film is ideal viewing for educators, administrators, health-care staff, parents, social workers, mentors, social justice advocates and anyone interested in the well-being of children.

This event starts at 7 p.m. (EST). Registration is free and open.

Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, a state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, was founded in 1979
and is the only statewide organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms for all
New Jersey children.