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• Why do you think human service professionals should learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
• How can ACEs be a helpful “lens” to view clients’ actions?
• Why do you think a history of adverse experiences in childhood might continue to cause problems for a person throughout their lifespan?
• Why do you think adverse experiences increase the risk for so many types of problems?
• How does knowing what you now know about ACEs change the way you may look at a client?
• How do you think ACEs in childhood may impact an adult experiencing a crisis?
• How will this information change the way you respond to people experiencing a crisis?