Title: Undoing the Harm of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) come in many forms, from physical and mental abuse to neglect and household dysfunction. In 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) and Kaiser Permanente conducted a landmark study that looked at the effects of ACEs on physical and mental health conditions in over 17,000 people. ACEs were shown to have a strong link to future health complications.

But experiencing ACEs do not doom one to a lifetime of unhappiness and poor health. One technique to moving beyond such trauma lies in developing psychological resilience, which can help counteract stress-induced brain changes.

In this talk you will discover:

• What are the 10 ACEs (and some possible others)?
• How do ACEs impact children and us?
• How can we help children overcome ACEs?
• How can we as adults overcome ACEs?

The talk will be followed by previews of selected TSPP courses.

What is the course preview about?

This is an opportunity for anyone interested in TSPP’s Child Psychology courses to learn more about the course structure, career pathways and entry requirements.

A short Q&A session will commence right after the course preview by our consultants.

2 June 2021, Wednesday

7:30pm – 8:15pm – Talk: Undoing the Harm of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

8:15pm – 8:45pm – Course Previews: Psychotherapy and Child Psychology

8:45pm – 9:00pm – Q&A

Fee: S$19.26w/GST

Online Zoom event: After registration, participants will be sent a link to join the talk and preview.

Child Psychology Courses:

• Diploma in Child Psychology and Interventions
• Professional Diploma in Child Psychotherapy
• Certificate In Special Needs Education

About the Speaker: Mervin Judah Lee

– Member of the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore

– Member of International Council of Psychotherapists

Mervin Judah Lee is a professional positive psychotherapist and coach who helps people help themselves. His greatest reward is helping his clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to not only survive, but to thrive.

We welcome everyone who is interested in child psychology, and ways to help bring out the best in others to join us for this preview session.

If you would like to know about more Psychology programmes or the preview, contact us at enquiry@positivepsych.edu.sg