Current Training Programs
Certified ACEs Trainer
Who is this for? Healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, community leaders, and anyone passionate about sharing ACEs science with diverse audiences across Arizona and beyond.
Certified REP Trainer
Who is this for?
Three Training Options:
Full Curriculum
For those who want to implement trauma-informed practices to a wide range of audiences including their local schools, organizations, youth and parents.
Schools Curriculum
For those who work within a school system, this course focuses on the schools portion of the REP training.
Youth Curriculum
Registration Open Now
For those who work with youth organizations, this course focuses on the youth resilience portion of the REP training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the ACEs Certified Trainer Program?
The training curriculum includes:
- ACEs, Trauma and Toxic Stress Science:
- The original ACEs study, findings, and evolution of ACEs data
- Impact of ACEs, trauma and toxic stress
- NEAR Science, epigenetics, intergenerational trauma
- Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
- Support strategies
- Resilience and Healing:
- Science of resilience and positive childhood experiences
- Healing-centered engagement approaches
- Strategies promoting healing and resilience
- Trauma-Informed Practice:
- Principles of trauma-informed care
- Supporting post-traumatic growth
- Creating trauma-informed training environments
- Cultural responsiveness and historical trauma
- Training Delivery Skills:
- Engaging virtual and in-person training techniques
- Understanding adult learning styles
- Adapting content to participant needs
- ACEs, Trauma and Toxic Stress Science:
What do I receive after my training?
After training, you’ll receive:
Access to the Arizona ACEs Consortium Certified Trainers Site with all training materialsOptional listing on the Arizona ACEs website as a Certified Trainer
Comprehensive trainer support:
- Arizona ACEs Consortium Certified Trainer Community of Practice
- One-on-one coaching to enhance training skills
- Private online Trainer Support Network
Official certification to train communities using Arizona ACEs Consortium Curricula
How many participants can sign up?
Our current training can accommodate up to 35 people. We have a limited number of seats available. Sign up early!
What will I learn in the Youth Training?
Youth Training Curriculum Covers:
- Stress Load and Types of Stress:
- Understanding that all humans experience ongoing stress
- Recognizing how stress impacts brains, bodies, and behaviors differently
- Learning how stress can be healthy with proper support
- Stress Strategies:
- Understanding window of tolerance, regulation, and relationships
- Exploring how brains and bodies are wired for survival and self-protection
- Identifying stress responses and regulation techniques
- Establishing healthy stress management practices
- Building safe, trusting relationships for stress regulation
- Neuroscience of Stress and Resilience:
- Learning biological processes during stress and regulation
- Developing personalized resilience plans for stress management
- Stress Load and Types of Stress:
How do I pay for training?
You can pay for your training via PayPal when registering on the website or contact Angie Burleson to pay by invoice or purchase order.
What happens if I have to miss a session?
Please only sign up for a training where you can attend all sessions. Participants who miss a session will not receive certification.
Have other questions?
Please email information@azaces.org for additional questions related to training!