Professor Theresa Lafavor Discusses Importance of Recognizing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology assistant professor Theresa Lafavor joined others on Tualatin Valley Community Television’s Community Matters Thursday, May 28 to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences.

ACEs can affect many facets of a person’s life functioning, Lafavor said. Understanding what they are and how to recognize them early can allow loved ones to connect affected family members and friends to available community resources.