ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experience. Many people have experienced multiple ACEs in their lifetime.  With a stable, caring adult and skills of resilience, ACEs can be overcome to a large extent.  However, without a stable, caring adult or learning skills associated with resilience, ACEs can carry devastating long-term health consequences. The charts to the right and below from the Center for Disease Control illustrate the lasting effects of untreated Adverse Childhood Experiences.