EXTERNAL From Adversity to Resilience: A Framework for Hope

Presented by The Dibble Institute

This webinar explores the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the protective power of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in shaping long-term health and well-being.

Participants will learn about the original Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, the Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) study, the 4 Building Blocks of the HOPE Framework, and how we can foster healing and resilience.

This session provides both foundational knowledge and practical strategies for applying a trauma-informed, resilience-focused approach in professional and community settings.

Objectives: Participants will be able to:

• Define Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs).
• Understand the 4 Building Blocks of the HOPE Framework and how we can all help instill hope.
• Learn about different strategies to practice resilience and self-regulation for yourself and others.

Presenter: Jessica Herzog-Hall; Director of the ACEs Indiana Coalition

Jessica Herzog-Hall, MSW, is a trauma-informed leader and educator with a strong commitment to community resilience and healing. She earned her Master of Social Work in 2021 from Indiana University School of Social Work, where she was recognized as the Outstanding MSW Student of the Year. Her graduate work and professional focus have centered on understanding the lifelong impact of trauma and creating systems that foster safety, connection, and healing. Jessica currently serves as the Director of the ACEs Indiana Coalition at the Indiana Youth Services Association, where she leads statewide efforts to educate, equip, and connect organizations around trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and resilience science. She is a certified ACE Interface Master Trainer, a HOPE Framework Facilitator, trained in Mind Body Medicine, and holds a graduate certificate in Applied Educational Neuroscience from Butler University. Jessica’s passion lies in helping communities become more trauma-informed, resilient, and connected.