Unmasking Shadows: ACES Through the Educator's Lens

In this second installment of 'More Than Just a Card Game,' hosts Angel and Cassie peel back layers of their own Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), taking listeners on a raw, personal journey. From grappling with childhood obesity to wrestling with family trauma, they leave no stone unturned. Importantly, this episode focuses on the role educators can play in identifying and supporting children with ACES. Listen in as we discuss the signs, the struggles, and the strategies for teachers and educators. Understand how you, as a teacher, can make a crucial difference in a child's life. Dive with us into the profound and transformative conversation on healing, resilience, and the pivotal role of educators in changing the narrative of ACES.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/17/648710859/childhood-trauma-and-its-lifelong-health-effects-more-prevalent-among-minorities

https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetime