Children and Youth Workshops

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Supporting Children and Their Caregivers

Adverse childhood experiences can shape a child's mental, physical, and relational health for a lifetime. This training builds your understanding of how trauma affects a child's developing brain and gives you practical strategies to support children and their caregivers.

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Trauma-Informed Support for Children Affected by ACEs

Helping children work through adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is difficult but important work because they can have lifelong effects on mental, physical, and relationship health. This workshop provides a deeper understanding of trauma’s effects on a child’s brain and teaches practical strategies for supporting children and their caregivers. You will discover how to identify ACEs, recognize their signs and symptoms, and learn preventative strategies for counteracting their negative effects. This workshop explores common ACEs, attachment theory, and strategies for supporting children and their caregivers. Join us and equip yourself with the tools you need to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families affected by ACEs.

Learning Objectives

Define adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Describe the impact of ACEs on a child's brain
Identify the impact of ACEs on the community, the family, and the individual
Describe preventative strategies to counteract the negative effects of ACEs
Apply strategies to intervene and support children and caregivers
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Training options built for real-world needs.

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On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$149
/ per person
Start right away – no scheduling required
Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections
Follow along with a full downloadable manual
Earn a certificate and continuing education credits
Access anytime, on any device
Share access across your team for consistent learning
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Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $269
/ per person
Learn from an experienced facilitator
Ask questions and get real-time guidance
Connect and learn alongside peers
Engage in discussions and practical exercises
Earn 6 CECs per day of training
Receive a certificate upon completion
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Private Training

1 day

Personalized training solutions for your team.

Starting at
$3,500
per session

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.
Manual

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Define Adverse Childhood Experiences

Build a clear working understanding of what counts as an ACE, at both the individual and community level.

Trauma and the Developing Brain

Understand how early adversity shapes a child's brain development and stress response.

Recognize Signs and Symptoms

Learn to identify how ACEs show up in a child's behaviour, learning, and relationships.

Impacts Across Family and Community

Explore how ACEs affect the individual, the family, and the wider community.

Attachment as a Foundation

Apply attachment theory to understand a child's needs and build trusting relationships.

Preventative and Supportive Strategies

Take away practical strategies to counteract the effects of ACEs and support caregivers.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Why should I learn more about this topic?

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What does this training cover?

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This workshop explores common adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the effects of trauma on a child's developing brain, attachment theory, and practical strategies for supporting children and their caregivers.

Who is this training for?

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This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for school personnel, social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, and anyone working with children ages 0–12 and their caregivers.

Does this training cover attachment?

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Yes. Attachment theory is a core part of the workshop. Participants learn how attachment shapes a child's response to adversity and how to use that understanding to build trusting relationships.

Is this training available online?

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Yes. CTRI offers this training as a live virtual workshop and as a full-length on-demand workshop you can complete at your own pace. A one-hour on-demand webinar is also available as a shorter introduction.

Will I receive a certificate?

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Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion, and live virtual workshops earn 6 CECs per day of training.

Can my organization book this as a private session?

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Yes. CTRI can deliver this workshop privately for schools, agencies, and health care teams, customized to your group's context, schedule, and learning goals.

Support Children Affected by ACEs

Learn how trauma affects a child's developing brain and gain practical strategies to support children and their caregivers. View live training dates, explore on-demand options, or bring this workshop to your team.

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We can deliver any of our training for your group, on your schedule.

How it works

  • Step 1 — Contact us to discuss your needs and choose a topic.
  • Step 2 — Talk pricing, and we'll work out a detailed proposal.
  • Step 3 — Confirm the details such as the facilitator and training date.

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