Overview: This book tells the story of how adverse childhood experiences cause deep emotional scars that impact brain development, shape our personalities, and alter our behaviors. These early experiences powerfully predict our risk for physical and mental health problems later in life. Through deeply personal accounts, Dr. Perry and Oprah challenge us to shift away from focusing on "What's wrong with you?" or "Why are you behaving that way?" to asking "What happened to you?"

It's a subtle but profound shift in our approach to trauma, which allow us to understand our past so that we may clear a path to our future. In doing so, we open the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way.

Book: Each participant is responsible for securing a copy of the book.

Facilitator: Elizabeth Kregel, Ph.D. - Elizabeth is a former teacher and school administrator who now works as a family liaison at the ESC of Lake Erie West and is a foster and adoptive parent who has vast experience working with kids who have experienced trauma. 

Date: The book study will start Monday, June 10, 2024 and will end Friday, August 9, 2024.

Time: This book study is asynchronous with two optional Zoom meetings on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 am and Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 am. The Zoom links will be sent to registered participants.

Location: Virtual. A Google Classroom will be used for collaboration. Information about access will be emailed to registered participants.

Target Audience: PK-12 Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, and Paraprofessionals

Cost: Free (but participants are responsible for securing a book)

Contact Hours: Each registrant will receive a certificate with 18 contact hours after completion of the book study