Creating positive childhood experiences, actionable updates on the emerging counterpart to ACEs

Research from the 1990s on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) highlighted the profound impact of childhood experiences on negative outcomes. However, we now recognize the existence of experiences on the other side of the coin: Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). PCEs are a core component of resilience, social skills, and overall well-being, and they can mitigate the effects of adversity and trauma. This session will delve into the latest research on PCEs, exploring how community groups can foster safe, supportive, and nurturing environments to produce positive outcomes for children and adolescents.

About the facilitator: Xander is a passionate youth leadership specialist with a proven track record of engaging youth for 15 years as a trainer/presenter in prevention and as youth program coordinator in Washougal. He believes in doing things that evidence says works, he is a recipient of CADCA’s Outstanding Youth award. Xander specializes in training Leadership, Youth Engagement, Prevention Science, Public Speaking and loves to apply his dynamic training and speaking style to create customized training to meet the needs of his participants.