I ntroduction   Transition is the term used to describe the process by which adolescents move into adulthood. Transition encompasses ALL facets of adult life, including healthcare, education, employment, socialization and recreation. The...

Dr. Resmiye Oral, clinical professor of pediatrics and director of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s Child Protection Program, wrote this guest blog for the Cedar Rapid Gazette: Psychological trauma resulting from childhood and adult adversities is strongly tied to negative health outcomes. Studies since the 1990s have identified that more than half of adults were exposed to at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which may include events such as child abuse,...

I am new to ACEs Connection as of this week. I am in search of a therapist/professional to work with in regards to recent ACEs diagnosis. I live in Cedar Rapids. Travel is not an issue. Interested in all suggestions. Kind Regards, George

Hi George, Welcome to ACEs Connection and our Iowa ACEs Action group! We look forward to learning from you and sharing with you George. Please find a couple of links below for your perusal. https://www.pacesconnection.com/...of-east-central-iowa https://www.pacesconnection.com/...a-ideas-symposiums-7 Please consider joining Iowa Ideas on June 7th in Cedar Rapids should you have the time availability to do so. Your voice matters. Please know too I'll peruse through our membership for...