What is aN Adverse Childhood Experience?

An adverse childhood experience can be a single event like being in a car crash or it can be a chronic condition like an illness, a dysfunctional family system, abuse, growing up in an environment full of conflict within the family, culture or both. It can be many things.

Adversity can make us stronger, more resilient and it leaves its marks. Whether you are high functioning or limited by your past experiences, exploring how your childhood influences your current life, relationships and general well being is worth investing the time in.