lystn

It’s possible you’ve heard of ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the impact they have on people in their adult lives. The CDC started conducting ACE studies in the mid-90s and today we know that nearly 60% of adults have experienced one type of ACE. On the newest episode of the VSC Podcast, we sit down with Center for Child Counseling's National Outreach Coordinator, Cherie Benjoseph, and Nida Paul, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Center for Child Counseling, to talk about what ACEs are, how trauma impacts the way we parent, and some things parents who are survivors can do to help teach regulation to children while also taking care of themselves.

Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW (she/her) is the National Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Child Counseling, of Palm Beach County, FL.  She is an expert on child sexual abuse primary prevention, with a focus on customizing training and curriculum for school, camp, and other youth serving organizations as well as reaching parents with practical tools to keep their children safe from child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Nida Paul (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has worked with children and families since 2010. Nida is passionate about working with children and families who experienced trauma and helping them heal from these adverse experiences. She provides individual, group, dyadic, and family therapy and focuses on providing trauma focused treatments to children and parents who suffer from post-traumatic stress and attachment issues. She also provides trainings for caregivers and providers in variety of topics including impact of Trauma and ACEs on children to help adults promote resiliency in children.

Interested in learning more? The Center for Child Counseling provides free online workshops, tips sheets, advice for ways to talk to children, resources for parents and children, as well as information on trauma-informed care and their KidSafe program.

You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Want to make a difference? Visit victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma.

_______

Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.