Are you struggling with unexplained health issues or emotional challenges?

Discover how your childhood experiences might be impacting your well-being and what you can do to heal.

The ACEs quiz has become a powerful tool for understanding the hidden connections between childhood trauma and adult health problems.

In this episode, we explore how understanding your ACEs score can empower you to take control of your health and well-being.

By listening to this episode, you'll gain:

1. A deeper understanding of the impact of childhood trauma on adult health.
2. Practical strategies for healing and resilience.
3. A sense of hope and empowerment as you learn that it's never too late to seek help and make positive changes.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of your past and embark on a journey of healing? Press play now to learn more about the ACEs quiz and how it can empower you to take control of your health and well-being.

ACEs QUIZ

The ACEs Quiz typically consists of 10 questions, each representing a different type of adverse childhood experience.Each question is answered "yes" or "no."Scoring is straightforward:

• 1 point is awarded for each "yes" answer.
• The total number of points represents the individual's ACE score.

Example:If an individual answers "yes" to 4 of the 10 questions, their ACE score would be 4.Now that we know what it is, and how it is scored. Let’s take it here together. You can listen along while I read the ten questions and keep track of the ones that apply. There will also be a link to the test in the show notes

1. Did you feel that you didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, or had no one to protect or take care of you?
2. Did you lose a parent through divorce, abandonment, death, or other reason?
3. Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or attempted suicide?
4. Did you live with anyone who had a problem with drinking or using drugs, including prescription drugs?
5. Did your parents or adults in your home ever hit, punch, beat, or threaten to harm each other?
6. Did you live with anyone who went to jail or prison?
7. Did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down?
8. Did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way?
9. Did you feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were special?
10. Did you experience unwanted sexual contact (such as fondling or oral/anal/vaginal intercourse/penetration)?

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