A Metaphor for Practicing Resilience Handout from ACEs Aware grantee the Kyer Group that uses scuba diving as a useful metaphor for practicing and building resiliency.
ACE Screening Clinical Workflows, ACEs and Toxic Stress Risk Assessment Algorithm, and ACE-Associated Health Conditions: For Pediatrics & Adults (English) This document includes the following materials developed by the Office of the California Surgeon General for both pediatric and adult patients: ACE Screening Clinical Workflow, ACEs and Toxic Stress Risk Assessment Algorithm, and ACE-Associated Health Conditions. (ADA Version) Also Available in: Spanish
ACE Screening Sample Scripts for Pediatric Clinical Teams This ACEs Aware-developed workflow provides tips and sample scripts for approaching conversations with patients about ACEs and toxic stress. It covers how to introduce the ACE screening purpose and tool to patients/caregivers, review screening results and the treatment plan with them, and following up on the treatment plan.
ACE Screening, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment Planning for Toxic Stress ACEs Aware-developed resource on the process for screening patients for ACEs, focusing on how clinicians may gather and use information to make a clinical assessment and treatment plan.
ACEs Aware Clinical Team Toolkit The “ACEs Aware Clinical Team Toolkit: Preventing, Screening, and Responding to the Impact of ACEs and Toxic Stress” offers clinicians and practices comprehensive information and resources. This toolkit is composed of a series of fact sheets that are designed to be read individually.
ACEs Aware Screening Tools The Department of Health Care Services approves specific tools to be used and questions to be asked for both pediatric and adult screenings.
ACEs Aware Screening Tools Fact Sheet This fact sheet explains why providers should screen for ACEs and describes the tools that should be used to screen children, adolescents, and adults for ACEs.
ACEs Aware Self-Care Tool for Adults (To Print) An ACEs Aware-developed tool for patients to use in developing a self-care plan to enhance well-being and decrease stress — for adults.
ACEs Aware-Number Story Exam Room Poster (English) This exam room poster gives an overview of what ACEs are, what they mean for our health, and how we can heal from them. Developed in collaboration between ACEs Aware and NumberStory.org. Also Available in: Spanish
American Academy of Pediatrics – Motivational Interviewing Background information and examples of motivational interviewing.
American Academy of Pediatrics – When Things Aren’t Perfect: Caring for Yourself and Your Children Handout for parents about caring for themselves and children.
American Psychological Association – Help Center A consumer resource featuring information related to psychological issues affecting your daily physical and emotional well-being.
American Psychological Association – How psychologists can help An American Psychological Association (APA) fact sheet series, “How psychologists can help,” provides insight into how psychologists can help patients manage a range of chronic health conditions.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – Sleep Hygiene Recommendations This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web page provides information on how much sleep is recommended by age group and habits for improving sleep.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Children Benefit When Parents Have Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships A brief describing the importance of safe, stable, nurturing relationships, written for a lay audience.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Parent Information Helpful tips for positive and effective parenting at different ages.
Handout for Adults on How to Lower Toxic Stress (To Print) (English) A Carpinteria Children’s Project handout for adults on how to lower toxic stress. Also Available in: Spanish
Healthychildren.org – How Taking Care of Yourself Makes You a Better Mom Article on the AAP Parenting website about self-care for mothers.
NAMI Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine – Call 800-950-NAMI (6264) The NAMI HelpLine can be reached at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org Monday through Friday, 10 am – 6 pm ET. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects you with a crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free.
Overview: A Tiered Clinical Response Framework for Addressing Toxic Stress ACEs Aware-developed resource on using a tiered clinical response framework to determine the patient education, level of intervention, and additional supports that may be needed for patients at different levels of risk for toxic stress.
Roadmap for Resilience: The California Surgeon General’s Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health This resource is a link.
Screening Tools in All Languages The Department of Health Care Services approved specific tools to be used and questions to be asked for both pediatric and adult screenings. These tools are available in multiple languages for providers to use today.
Sobell & Sobell – Motivational Techniques and Skills Motivational techniques and skills for health and mental health coaching/counseling, published in 2013. Also see detailed examples and rationales for motivational interviewing strategies and techniques (2008).
Spectrum of Positive, Tolerable, and Toxic Stress (English) This resource is a file. Also Available in: Spanish
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Mental Health Facilities Locator This locator can help you find community outpatient, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, including affordable mental health services in your area
Suggested Clinical Workflows for Screening (ACEs Aware Clinical Team Toolkit) This resource is a link.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Motivational Interviewing: A Tool for Behavior Change Article about applying the principles of motivational interviewing to everyday patient interactions to elicit “behavior change” that contributes to positive health outcomes and improved patient–physician communication.
UCLA Mindful App (English) Easy-to-use app for practicing mindfulness meditation with the guidance of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Also Available in: