ACEs Trainer Certification in South Carolina
Become a Trainer in ACEs
and Building Resilience
Unlock the Power of Resilience in Your Community: Become a Trainer in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Building Resilience
Passionate about creating healthier, more resilient communities?
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and foster resilience by becoming a certified trainer. Our Training-of-Trainers (ToT) program empowers you to lead others in understanding the impact of childhood experiences while building on community strengths with proven prevention strategies.
Children’s Trust has directed the S.C. Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Initiative since 2015 and believes widespread education and understanding is critical to the prevention of child maltreatment and trauma. Having trained hundreds of individuals to understand ACEs, this training builds knowledge and gives participants actionable next steps. Ultimately, we want communities to prioritize prevention and improve outcomes for children and families.
Why This Training Matters
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have profound effects on individuals and communities, contributing to long-term challenges such as poor health, difficulty in relationships and even economic hardship. But there is hope. When communities are educated and support families, the impact of these experiences can be significantly reduced—and resilience can thrive.
By becoming a trainer, you will:
- Build understanding. Help individuals, families and organizations address the root causes of trauma and unlock the potential for resilience and recovery.
- Empower others. Equip professionals, educators and community leaders with tools and strategies to better support those affected by ACEs.
- Foster healthier communities. Identify and embrace small yet significant changes that can create healthy environments and thriving families.
“I am impressed by the changes that have been made to introduce ACEs to training attendees, but most importantly the focus of the training on building resilience among those who have experienced ACEs through Positive Childhood Experiences. This proactive approach to supporting children …who will eventually become adults will be incredibly important as we move forward in our work to support families and the communities in which they live.”
What You’ll Learn
ACEs History
Brain Development
Support Communities
Build strategies to support individuals, families and communities by promoting positive childhood experiences and protective factors.
Training Techniques
Deliver engaging and impactful workshops to diverse audiences using a trauma-informed approach.
Tools and Resources
Access practical tools and resources to help you succeed in training others.
Who should join?
Educators and School Leaders
Enhance your ability to support students facing adversity and promote a trauma-informed school environment.
Healthcare Professionals
Integrate trauma-informed care into your practice and lead others in doing the same.
Social Workers and Counselors
Provide deeper support to individuals affected by ACEs and share tools with your colleagues.
Community Leaders and Advocates
Bring ACEs awareness and resilience-building to your community, creating lasting positive change.
Upcoming 2026 Dates
Please check the registration deadlines for each event. The deadline to register may have closed.
Continuing Education Units
AHEC: This program is approved for 12.0 clock hours of continuing education by Mid-Carolina AHEC, Inc. and meets the SC AHEC Continuing Education Best Practice Standards. Participants must attend 90% of the program to receive a certificate of attendance.
No partial credit will be given.
COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS: This program has been pre-approved for 12 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
NURSING: Mid-Carolina AHEC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This nursing continuing education activity approval # 2408-010PR-033 has been approved for 12.0 hours.
SOCIAL WORKERS: This program has been approved by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners for 12.0 clock hours of social work continuing education.
Contact Our Team
Children’s Trust has a team of qualified and engaging trainers, offering affordable training opportunities on various topics. Please email us to start a conversation.