Presentation Description
Resilience through the lens of generational trauma: This presentation will give a brief overview of ACES and discuss how generational trauma plays an important part in the trauma of African Americans. We will take a look at breaking generational trauma and building resiliency and becoming more trauma-informed.
Presentor
Susan Turner
Susan L. Turner has a Master of Human Services -Marriage and Family therapy degree from Liberty University, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from East Tennessee State University and is a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Tennessee. Susan has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, especially those in the foster care system. She is the PACES Coordinator for Appalachian Promise Alliance (formerly Bristol’s Promise) and is a certified ACES (adverse childhood experiences) trainer and facilitator who has presented ACES: from a Black perspective throughout the community. She is also a certified SYMBIS marriage and family facilitator. Susan's mission is to bring awareness of ACES and the ability to move in a positive direction, PACES (positive adverse childhood experiences).
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