Throughout the two training sessions with Becky Haas, an internationally recognized expert in trauma-informed care, the Gausus Gyvenimas team learned about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed care. Learning about ACEs has been a valuable experience that will lay a theoretical foundation for Gausus Gyvenimas’ future work. Although most of us recognize that childhood is a crucial period when behavioral and emotional responses are formed, this training helped us realize the true significance of childhood. ACEs not only affect how a child performs in school but also how the child will relate to others as an adult. The training on ACEs helped us develop greater empathy toward people with challenging personalities—too often we are quick to jump to conclusions without considering the real cause of the problem.
