How Do We Stop Childhood Adversity from Becoming a Life Sentence

This course aims to educate the audience on adverse childhood experiences and their long-term effects on individuals. The learning outcomes include understanding the prevalence of childhood adversity, recognizing the link between childhood adversity and negative outcomes in adulthood, and exploring ways to prevent and respond to childhood adversity. The course teaches skills such as identifying toxic stress, explaining the fight-or-flight response, and discussing solutions such as improving education systems. The teaching method involves presenting new evidence, research findings, and real-life examples to support the information shared. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in child welfare, psychology, education, and public health.