Exploring H.O.P.E. - Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences with Erika Kirchhoff
Tue, Aug 27
|Zoom
New research reveals a groundbreaking approach to child development. By focusing on the power of positive childhood experiences, we're unlocking the key to building resilience and overcoming adversity.
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Zoom
About the event
Research has led to the creation of a new paradigm based on understanding how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) drive healthy development and mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Positive experiences allow children to form strong relationships and meaningful connections, cultivate positive self-image and self-worth, experience a sense of belonging, and build skills to cope with stress in healthy ways. The shift in focus builds on previous understandings of the importance of experience in child development, including those ACEs associated with toxic stress.
About the Presenter:
Erika Kirchhoff has over 15 years of experience in advocacy, outreach, and family support programming. For five years, she’s been leading efforts around trauma, hope, and resilience education. Erika is a seasoned facilitator of many workshops and trainings, including Lemonade for Life, Trauma Informed Certification, Connections Matter, HOPE Champions, Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention, Online Safety,…