Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic experiences that can have a huge and lasting impact on young people throughout their lives.
Please follow the links below for further information:
ACEs
Trauma sensitive practice with children in care
The link below is to an STV interview with Dr Gabor Maté who talks about just how significant the impact of ACEs can be:
Childhood trauma 'can lead to mental and physical ilness'
In addition, please follow the link below to watch a fascinating short film on Attachment Theory:
The Attachment Theory - How Childhood Affects Life
Hospital Education ServiceStobhill School, Skye House133 Balornock RoadGlasgow, G21 3UW Phone: 0141 232 6630Royal Hospital for ChildrenTherapies Hub, Clinic 12, Ground Floor, Teachers Workstation, Room 101345 Govan RoadGlasgow, G51 4TF Phone: 0141 452 4175