Winter 23 ACEs Training of Trainers
2023-01-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-24 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-31 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-07 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Are you interested in delivering trainings on ACEs, trauma and resilience? The ACEs Consortium is looking to expand its community of Certified ACEs Trainers. Come join our next Training of the Trainers set to occur virtually on the following dates from 9am to 2pm: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, and 2/14 .
The Training of Trainers includes:

How to create a safe, trauma-informed learning environment that acknowledges cultural responsiveness and historical trauma
Understanding adult learning styles to create an optimal learning environment
How to deliver an engaging, interactive training in a virtual environment
How to deliver the content of The Consortium’s training modules that include:

The ACEs study, its data and the short/long term impacts of ACEs;
Toxic stress, trauma, the trauma-informed approach and strategies for support; and
Resilience, principles of trauma informed care and supporting post-traumatic growth

Contributing to the growing Community of Practice among the Arizona ACEs Trainers

After completion of the five-day virtual training and signing the trainer agreement, Certified ACEs Trainers will:

Gain access to the robust Arizona ACEs Consortium Certified Trainers Support Site which includes all training module PowerPoints and handouts, support and resource materials for trainings and ongoing professional learning resources
Have the option to be listed on our Arizona ACEs website as a Certified ACEs Trainers
Gain access to a wide range of trainer supports including Arizona ACE Consortium trainer meetings, one-on-one coaching related to training delivery and a knowledgeable Certified ACE Trainer Community of Practice
Be certified by the Arizona ACE Consortium to train communities on the three ACEs Consortium Modules.

Cost of Training- $399
Dates of Training **must be available to attend the full training time on all five dates**
Time- 9am-2pm with an hour break at 11am
Limited scholarships are available. You may access the application here.
Registration closes January 9th and is limited to 35 participants! REGISTER HERE

Trauma Informed Nutrition
2023-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for guest speaker Kristi Mollner, Registered Dietician with the Maricopa Department of Public Health for an enlightening discussion on Trauma Informed Nutrition.
Food can provide nourishment and joy. Food can also be a source of adversity and trauma such as with food insecurity and eating disorders. Children are especially at risk for experiencing food-related traumas. Over 1 in 4 Arizona children are considered food insecure. Further, 95% of eating disorders are found in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25. Schools are in the position to recognize and respond to food-related trauma by approaching child nutrition through a trauma-informed lens. Kristi Mollner, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Maricopa County Department of Public Health, will provide an overview of food-related traumas, as well as offer simple, yet effective, ways schools can cultivate positive and healing food environments.
Register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudO6grT8iEtJUD5DYU8xLQ6j8tWHONcr2

Youth Mental Health: First Aid (Y/MHFA)
2023-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This training is full. Please keep an eye out for additional trainings in Fall.
Mercy Care is offering Youth Mental Health: First Aid (Y/MHFA) at no cost.
This interactive class raises awareness and improves literacy around youth mental health. You will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth ages 12 to 18, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
Who should attend:
This is an introductory course for individuals with little experience in assisting youth with mental health challenges; including teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, parents or caregivers, and other adults who work with youth. Instructors create a safe and welcoming environment to support sharing, learning and growth. Be prepared to engage in discussions and activities.
Participants will learn about:

Signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse challenges
Interacting with youths in crisis
Connecting the youth with help
Trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media on bullying

This training REQUIRES learners to complete a 2 hour, self-paced online course before this training. Once registered all information will be sent.
Max attendance: 30 participants

Youth Mental Health: First Aid (Y/MHFA)
2023-05-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Mercy Care is offering Youth Mental Health: First Aid (Y/MHFA) at no cost.
This interactive class raises awareness and improves literacy around youth mental health. You will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth ages 12 to 18, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
Who should attend:
This is an introductory course for individuals with little experience in assisting youth with mental health challenges; including teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, parents or caregivers, and other adults who work with youth. Instructors create a safe and welcoming environment to support sharing, learning and growth. Be prepared to engage in discussions and activities.
Participants will learn about:

Signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse challenges
Interacting with youths in crisis
Connecting the youth with help
Trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media on bullying

This training REQUIRES learners to complete a 2 hour, self-paced online course before this training. Once registered all information will be sent.
Max attendance: 30 participants

7th Annual Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium
2023-06-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
The theme for this year’s Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium is “Resilience is Resistance”. We will host a range of engaging sessions that will expand participants’ knowledge of trauma-sensitive school systems and education approaches – particularly focusing on the power of resilience, and the many definitions the word holds, in our current educational systems and communities at large.
It is our pleasure to announce this year’s keynote speaker for the 2023 Virtual Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium is Tamar Mendelson, Ph.D.!

Dr. Tamar Mendelson is a Bloomberg Professor of American Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health and Chair of the Adolescent Health steering committee of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative. She is also trained as a clinical psychologist – we are very grateful to have her as our keynote for this year’s symposium!

Registration is now OPEN!!! You can register by using the QR code below or at: https://whova.com/portal/registration/tsss_202306/

Are you passionate about trauma-informed systems? Does your school or district implement trauma-informed education in a creative way? We want you to showcase this!

Click on image below to download the Speaker Proposal Form.

Rural & Indigenous Community Committee
2023-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Please join us on Wednesday August 16th from 1pm-2pm if you would like to be a part of our Rural & Indigenous Community Committee!!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrduypqz0vHtEdaQxd8-zfV9a5wGBQ6zwV

Youth Mental Health: First Aid (Y/MHFA)
2023-11-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Mercy Care is offering Youth Mental Health: First Aid (Y/MHFA) at no cost.
This training REQUIRES learners to complete a 2 hour, self-paced online course BEFORE this training. Do NOT register unless you can complete the PRE-REQUISITE
This interactive class raises awareness and improves literacy around youth mental health. You will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth ages 12 to 18, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
Who should attend:
This is an introductory course for individuals with little experience in assisting youth with mental health challenges; including teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, parents or caregivers, and other adults who work with youth. Instructors create a safe and welcoming environment to support sharing, learning and growth. Be prepared to engage in discussions and activities.
Participants will learn about:

Signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse challenges
Interacting with youths in crisis
Connecting the youth with help
Trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media on bullying

This training REQUIRES learners to complete a 2 hour, self-paced online course before this training. Once registered all information will be sent.
Max attendance: 30 participants

Blue Baby Film Screening & Discussion
2024-02-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuqsqj4vGtAMWZpVkike4IwxJnLr4HJD

Community of Practice Mental Health & Wellbeing
2024-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for our Community of Practice on Mental Health & Wellbeing on Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout.
Virtual- August 20th- 10am-12pm
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-6tqj0vH9ylaATNUMx-dorLahIjkgil

Mohave County Educator Town Hall
2024-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Mohave County Educator Town Hall
Discussing how youth mental health is affecting teacher wellbeing.
Virtual
October 25th
12pm-2pm
Register HERE – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuf-2grzkuEtZIGDXAxSqWThux_1dMojP8
Download Flyer Mohave County RCC Town Hall to share with your networks

Educator CoP
2024-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf–urT8qH9Oec6lNeLwmqwwYm-OOFAIw

11th Annual ACEs & Resilience Summit
2024-12-09 09:00 - 2024-12-12 15:30 | Virtual
For more information and to register go to https://azacesorig.agencyinkwell.dev/summit2024
We also have four in person regional events this year.
Safford, AZ

Sierra Vista, AZ

San Luis, AZ

Queen Creek, AZ

Safford Regional Event- 11th Annual ACEs & Resilience Summit
2024-12-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Safford Regional Event, 921 W Thatcher Blvd, 2nd Floor, Safford, AZ, 85546, United States
Register at https://azacesorig.agencyinkwell.dev/summit2024

Queen Creek Regional Event- 11th Annual ACEs & Resilience Summit
2024-12-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Banner Ironwood Medical Center, 37000 N Gantzel Rd, San Tan Valley, 85140, United States

San Luis Regional Event- 11th Annual ACEs & Resilience Summit
2024-12-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Regional Center for Border Health, 151 Oak Ave, San Luis, AZ, 85349, United States

Sierra Vista Regional Event- 11th Annual ACEs & Resilience Summit
2024-12-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Cochise College, 901 N Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, 85635, United States

Winter 25 ACEs Training of Trainers
2025-02-04 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Are you interested in delivering trainings on ACEs, trauma and resilience? The ACEs Consortium is looking to expand its community of Certified ACEs Trainers. Come join our next Training of the Trainers set to occur virtually on the following dates from 9am to 2pm: 2/4, 2/11, 218, 2/25 and 3/4 .
The Training of Trainers includes:

How to create a safe, trauma-informed learning environment that acknowledges cultural responsiveness and historical trauma
Understanding adult learning styles to create an optimal learning environment
How to deliver an engaging, interactive training in a virtual environment
How to deliver the content of The Consortium’s training modules that include:

The ACEs study, its data and the short/long term impacts of ACEs;
Toxic stress, trauma, the trauma-informed approach and strategies for support; and
Resilience, principles of trauma informed care and supporting post-traumatic growth

Contributing to the growing Community of Practice among the Arizona ACEs Trainers

After completion of the five-day virtual training and signing the trainer agreement, Certified ACEs Trainers will:

Gain access to the robust Arizona ACEs Consortium Certified Trainers Support Site which includes all training module PowerPoints and handouts, support and resource materials for trainings and ongoing professional learning resources
Have the option to be listed on our Arizona ACEs website as a Certified ACEs Trainers
Gain access to a wide range of trainer supports including Arizona ACE Consortium trainer meetings, one-on-one coaching related to training delivery and a knowledgeable Certified ACE Trainer Community of Practice
Be certified by the Arizona ACE Consortium to train communities on the three ACEs Consortium Modules.

Cost of Training- $499
Dates of Training **must be available to attend the full training time on all five dates**
Time- 9am-2pm AZ time with an hour break at 11am
Registration closes January 27th and is limited to 35 participants! REGISTER HERE

Community of Practice Mental Health & Wellbeing
2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for our Community of Practice on Mental Health & Wellbeing on “Resilience from the Perspective of Physiological Health”
Virtual- April 30th- 10am-12pm
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rj643REZTrWWxcWLO5Ihkg

2025 Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium
2025-06-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Join our 9th Annual Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium! This event is FREE!
You can register directly at https://links.asu.edu/TSSS2025

School REP Training of Trainers
2025-06-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Are you an educator or do you support educators? We would love to have you join us for our School-Based Resilience Empowerment Project Training of Trainers!
The School REP training’s goal is to engage educators and administrators to increase awareness and understanding of the neurobiological and behavioral impacts of trauma, toxic stress, and ACEs on adults and students; and to equip them to implement processes and practices that increase resilience, reduce teacher burnout and student absenteeism, and increase teacher retention and student success beyond the three-year scope of the project.
Resilience Empowerment Project (REP) Purpose Statement
The Resilience Empowerment Project provides a foundation for community building while facilitating the development of practical tools and strategies to support educators, community organizations, adolescents, and families to gain an awareness of the impact of trauma, toxic stress, and ACEs and how to build resilience. Our goal is to expand the number of communities and schools that are knowledgeable and ready to take action on understanding:

strategies to build protective and promotive factors within individuals and communities as part of primary prevention efforts.
resiliency and trauma-informed care strategies, skills, and resources to support those who have experienced adversity/trauma.
the importance of creating systems and environments that provide physical and emotional safety and minimize re-traumatization.
the effects of trauma on our brain and body and the role that it plays in maladaptive behaviors and difficulties in learning.
the process of becoming trauma-aware, trauma-sensitive, and ultimately trauma-informed is an ongoing, recursive journey, not a destination.
strategies to build protective and promotive factors within individuals and communities as part of primary prevention efforts.
resiliency and trauma-informed care strategies, skills, and resources to support those who have experienced adversity/trauma.

Register here- https://azacesorig.agencyinkwell.dev/rep-school-tot/
