Course Information:

Course Description

Childhood trauma is at the forefront of early childhood services. You may have heard the term “ACEs” in recent years at conferences and trainings. This virtual blended training will give you a more in-depth look at Adverse Childhood Experiences and how they pertain to the field of home visiting. Video segments and group activities will be used to teach home visitors about the original ACEs study, how ACEs impacts early brain development, and about the negative health outcomes adults with ACEs may incur. Home visitors will also practice skills to counteract the effects of ACEs on families and learn how to foster resilience in the families they serve. (New Sept 2021) MOD437

Course Objectives: 

  • Understand the implications of ACEs on health and well-being of children and adults.
  • Recognize the impact home visiting can have on reducing the negative effects of ACEs.
  • Practice skills for reframing behavior and viewing home visiting with ACEs in mind.
  • Understand that positive relationships are key to building resilience.


Virtual Blended Training Version: Available ONLY to Home Visitors inside the state of Arkansas. Self-enrollment is NOT permitted. Home Visitors: Contact your supervisor or coordinator if you would like to be added to an upcoming offering of this interactive virtual training.

Supervisors/Coordinators: Click here to contact Felicia Loring to schedule a virtual blended training for your group.

Instructor(s)

Instructional Development Specialist II

Felicia Loring, MS

AHVNTI Program Director

Jodie Dailey, MSW, LCSW, MLIS

Jodie is an independently licensed social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience working with children and families in school- and clinic-based mental health and early childhood development settings. She is the Director of the Arkansas Home Visiting Network (AHVN) Training Institute, which provides supplemental training for home visitors, parent educators, and other family support professionals state-wide. Her trainings and presentations are evidence-based and focus on building skills and knowledge using participant-based instructional design and experiential learning activities. She is currently working on and is expected to receive her Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) degree in 2025.

Application Systems Analyst, Sr/Online Instructional Development and Technology Specialist

Mona Scott, M.Ed.

As the Instructional Design and Technology Specialist/Application Systems Analyst, Sr for the Arkansas Home Visiting Network Training Institute Mona develops technology-based instructional and informational materials and interventions applying adult learning principles. In addition to producing online content, Mona also manages the LMS, Thinkific, for our learners as well as provide reporting for continuing education credits. Other duties include website maintenance, graphic design, virtual training producing, and event planning. Contact the Arkansas Home Visiting Network Training Institute by email at 📧[email protected] .

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