Resilience from Our Roots
Originally presented on May 26, 2015
Overview
Beverly Cook (Mohawk Nation), St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Chief and family nurse practitioner, discusses the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scale and the impact of high ACES scores on adult health and wellbeing, advocating for a trauma-informed approach to care that involves administering ACE and resilience scales in clinics. She also describes important, culturally based healing programs that are being implemented on the Akwesasne Reserve, including rites of passage and Centering Pregnancy.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, environmental professionals, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, local health department staff and other medical and public health professionals.
Webinar
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Speaker
Chief Beverly Cook
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance their knowledge and competence on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scale and the impact of high ACES scores on adult health and wellbeing.
After watching this webcast participants will be able to:
- Understand how Adverse Childhood Experiences affect our health through the lifespan
- Understand the concept of transgenerational trauma and its impacts on Native people
- Identify ways in which some tribal communities are addressing these issues
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education credits for this activity expired on July 31, 2021. We encourage you to fill out the evaluation as your responses help us to plan future programs.