ACE Study & HOPE Framework Experiences for The New York Times

This article explores the impact of childhood trauma and the emerging HOPE framework, developed by Dr. Robert Sege and others, which focuses on promoting positive childhood experiences to mitigate long-term harm. The journalist is seeking readers’ experiences with or knowledge of the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) study and the HOPE framework, as well as thoughts or questions about the heightened focus on providing positive experiences by clinicians and social service providers. How familiar are you with the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) study? Do you have any experience with the HOPE framework? What do you think of the heightened focus by clinicians and others on providing positive experiences? What questions do you have about the ACE study, the HOPE framework or anything related to the article you just read?