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CASAT conversations season 5, episode 7 - a conversation with Fabricia Prado

S5 E7: Roots of Resilience: Nurturing Mental Wellness through the Lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Fabricia Prado. In this episode, we examine the profound impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their role as the root cause of both physical and mental illness. We discuss the importance of developing a mindful relationship with our bodies and the need for understanding how healing from trauma requires a holistic approach that involves mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, in this discussion, you’ll gain insights into community-based initiatives, therapeutic interventions, and societal shifts that collectively contribute to a more supportive and nurturing environment for those affected by ACEs. Join us as we explore the intricate connections between early life adversity and its lasting effects on our well-being.

Fabricia Prado

Fabricia Prado is a trilingual (Portuguese/Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Georgia. Fabricia has obtained certification as an ACE Interface Master Trainer through the National Hispanic and Latino PTTC and is working to increase community awareness of the prevalence of ACEs and its public health impact utilizing evidence-based approaches for building resiliency in the Hispanic and Latino organizations and communities. She obtained her master's degree in social work from Kennesaw State University in 2012 and finished bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, PUC-GO, Brazil in 2007. Fabricia is obtaining her EMDRIA Certification as an EMDR therapist and has received intensive training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and other trauma-sensitive approaches. Fabricia is an executive member of Resilient Georgia, a non-profit organization focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention and increasing trauma-informed awareness and care delivery through statewide coalitions. Currently, Fabricia is obtaining training in Community Resilience Model (CRM) to continue the work of training early childhood educators in GA to build resilience and develop coping strategies to deal with challenging situations they may encounter.

Resources

This episode features the song “My Tribe” by Ketsa, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.

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