ACEs Aware March Initiative: The Power of Asking and Listening
The ACEs Screening tool and initiative to address childhood trauma is a small step in a long history of pediatric research and programs on understanding how children thrive, and how we can support them.
This month, we look at the power of effective listening in our practice as a means of addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in our patients.
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Pediatric Perspectives: Asking and Listening for ACEs |
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Our Unique View: The Power of Asking and Listening
By Dr. Diane Dooley MD,MHS, FAAP, Dr. Omoniyi Omotoso, MD,MPH, FAAP and Dr. Casey Brown, MD, MPH, FAAP
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“I remember a recent telehealth visit when after completing the COVID risk questionnaire, I asked the caregivers how they were coping with the pandemic and the stresses of virtual learning. The mother replied and told me of their family's struggle. I listened attentively. After she stopped, I acknowledged the stress she'd been enduring. She profusely thanked me for listening. The telehealth visit didn't change their reality; but I'd listened to her. She felt heard. Sometimes that's enough."
-Omoniyi Omotoso MD, MPH, FAAP
Associate Director of Pediatrics
Lifelong Medical Care
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“There are two sides to ACEs screening – the provider, and the patient and family. As a provider, screening for ACEs was intimidating. I worried about mandated report, opening “Pandora’s Box”, what to say if they reported ACEs, and that I did not have the resources to help. Yet, I felt compelled by the stark public health impact of ACEs and toxic stress on health and the importance of early intervention.”
-Casey Brown MD, MPH, FAAP
Many pediatricians hesitate to perform ACEs screening, concerned that faced with a positive screen they won’t have relevant advice or referrals to offer families. Yet studies have shown that once providers begin to screen, they report discussion of results with families is more comfortable and rewarding than they had anticipated.1 Similarly, studies show that families appreciate being asked and experience improved connection after the visit.2 Asking and listening is not only a core pediatric skill, but in the setting of a trauma-informed environment, it is an effective way for you to reach patients. When done well, it supports families in addressing the traumas in their lives and may open up pathways to additional support and education in the future.
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*Free Coursera Course to learn about and practice reflective listening available here.
*Free Coursera Course on learning skills to make your interactions more person-centered available here.
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The Power of Preventing ACEs: A Medical Perspective
March 18, 2021
12:00-1:30 PM
This presentation will provide an overview of ACEs, including considerations during the pandemic, and examples of policies and practices to prevent them and reduce their harmful effects.
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Peer to Peer Learning Session on Trauma Screening: Implementation Without Fear
March 19, 2021
12 PM-1 PM
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Impact of ACEs on Black Maternal Health
March 20, 2021
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Learn how toxic stress and trauma impacts Black maternal health. Gain the tools to implement ACEs and resiliency screening into clinical perinatal care. The CMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
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Protective Factors & ACEs: Meeting Families with Hope and Healing
Interactive virtual sessions to learn about the Five Protective Factors Framework and how to leverage a healing approach in the context of screening for ACEs.
Session Dates:
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Monday, April 12, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 20, 2021 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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The Connection Between Asthma and Toxic Stress
Pre-recorded event
There is a heavy body of growing research that indicates an association between asthma and toxic stress. The National Committee on Asthma and Toxic Stress (NCATS) convened a webinar to discuss research on asthma and toxic stress and presented clinical management guidelines for asthma in the setting of toxic stress. CME credits are available for this recorded webinar and additional courses regarding ACEs.
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Parental and Provider Resources for ACEs |
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AAPCA1 and ACEs Aware Website
Our ACEs Aware and AAPCA1 webpage allows you to explore resources based on your comfortability with ACEs. We address a diverse array of topics ranging from trauma informed care, referrals, and toxic stress.
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What is Trauma Informed Care?
This short video gives you the principles of trauma-informed care, including the importance of active listening.
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Helping Children Cope with COVID-19
This CDC resource in multiple languages focuses on recognizing stress responses in children and ways to support them.
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We look forward to communicating future ACEs initiatives with you and your practice! For more information on the ACEs initiative, visit our website here or contact projectcoordinator@aapca1.org.
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adolescents of Northern California in partnership with their families and communities, and to support the pediatricians who care for them.
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Secretary: Janice Kim • Treasurer: Nivedita More • Past President: John Takayama
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