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Laura Porter: Compassionate Community Solutions to ACEs
Laura Porter: Compassionate Community Solutions to ACEs
Laura Porter: Compassionate Community Solutions to ACEs
Tuesday 9th March 2021
Join Laura Porter on 'Community Connection' as she discusses tackling ACEs with collaborative solutions that transform communities and foster resilience.
30 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
Supportive
Compassionate
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Pinetree Institute
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Parenting & Children
Relationships & Community
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Laura Porter on Transforming Communities: Tackling ACEs Together
Communities are just inventing amazing ways to support parents and grandparents and neighbors so that we're creating a safer neighborhood environment for children to be growing up in.
Imagine a community where childhood trauma doesn't dictate the future. In this episode of 'Community Connection', Laura Porter, a trailblazer in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), shares her journey and groundbreaking work. Starting in Washington State, Laura's efforts led to significant reductions in seven major community challenges. Her approach? Collaborative, practical actions that bring together various service sectors to create real change.
Laura discusses the origins of her work, the impact of the original ACEs study, and how these insights have been scaled nationwide through the Master Trainer Initiative. This initiative, co-created with Dr. Rob Anda, one of the original ACEs researchers, focuses on training individuals to present ACEs topics with a focus on reducing shame and blame. It's a ripple effect—training people who then train others, creating a network that tackles community health, behavioral, and workforce challenges head-on.
Laura's story is one of hope and resilience, showing how communities can come together to support families, build emergency plans for self-regulation, and foster safer environments for children. Whether you're a parent, a professional, or a concerned community member, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring examples of how collective efforts can make a difference. Tune in to hear Laura's compassionate approach to creating healthier, more resilient communities.