FREE TRAINING

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma

When children experience traumatic events, it can have lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. These events, called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can have profound effects on community health. This trauma increases the likelihood of developing chronic disease, including substance use disorders.

This important training helps raise awareness and provide resources in an effort to reduce ACEs, foster resilience, and improve the overall health of our communities.

Brought to you by Chestnut Heath Systems, BN Parents, and Illinois State University Health Promotion and Wellness.

Both training sessions are open to the public:

In-person (register) (Registration preferred, not required)
Wednesday, March 12
9 a.m. -  12 p.m.
ISU Alumni Center 1011 N. Main St., Normal, IL 61761

Virtual (register)
Thursday, March 20
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

SPEAKER BIO

Keith Brotheridge, MSW, LCSW, a clinical social worker more than 30 years, has devoted much of his career to helping those impacted by trauma. Mr. Brotheridge has worked at The Baby Fold since 2009, serving as the Therapy Supervisor and Assistant Director of the Residential Treatment Center for the first eight years of his career there. Currently, as Training Coordinator, Mr. Brotheridge is tasked with providing trauma-informed training and consultation to the entire agency to ensure that all programs operate in a trauma-sensitive manner.

Mr. Brotheridge is a Trained Practitioner in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and is trained as a Master Trainer of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). He has delivered trauma trainings nationally for Cross Country Education focused on treatment and recovery of traumatized youth and using trauma-informed approaches within schools. Throughout his career, Mr. Brotheridge has also provided a wide range of trauma-informed training to various schools and agencies across the Central Illinois area.