BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240328T173157Z UID:https://local-offer.org/events/1584-ace-adverse-childhood-experiences-t oolkit DTSTART:20200427T100000 DTEND:20200427T120000 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20200228T150554 DESCRIPTION:These free programmes are delivered to and designed for adults (aged 18 years and upwards) who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experie nces (ACEs)\; these are stressful or traumatic experiences in childhood\, including abuse\, neglect\, witnessing domestic abuse\, growing up with su bstance misuse\, parental absence\, mental illness or crime within the ho me.\n\nLiving with ACEs can result in individuals developing coping and li festyle strategies based on poor attachments and the effects of trauma. T his often results in difficult relationships and difficulties within the f amily\, as well as physical and mental health issues.\n\nThese groups aim to support people in recognising these patterns of behaviour and the possi ble source\, as well as looking at building personal resilience and altern ative coping strategies. It is an educational programme and not therapy\, therefore participants will not be asked to share their personal experien ces within the group.\n\nSessions start on the Monday 27th April 10:00AM - 12:00PM and run until Monday 6th July.\n\n