The Michigan ACE Initiative is training individuals who work in fields that address trauma in children. Our Master Trainers bring excitement, energy and drive to this initiative and help make our efforts worthwhile—they will be the ones to make the difference and our job is to assist their efforts over the coming months and years.

So far, we’ve trained 50 individuals– our first cohort trained in Gaylord last spring and our second cohort trained in Gull Lake in September.

Talking about mental illness, domestic violence and other ACEs can be hard and uncomfortable. During the trainings, each master trainer has a chance to share how they learned about ACEs and why they became involved with the Michigan ACE Initiative.  Many of these stories are personal and emotional – but more importantly, these stories from our Master Trainers are powerful.

CELEBRATING OUR MASTER TRAINERS TO GROW AWARENESS

Growing awareness of ACEs remains a challenge and a priority. Our Facebook page actively shares articles to help educated audiences, but starting soon we will also be highlighting our Master Trainers!

We’re asking all Master Trainers to provide a photo and a quote about their experience to serve as inspiration to other individuals on this topic. The posts will look similar to the template below.