In this energizing episode, Dave Closson chats with Carla Ritz about the transformative power of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Carla shares how focusing on strengths, rather than solely on adversity, can reduce risk factors and help build more resilient kids, families, and communities.Carla dives into the research behind PCEs, explains how prevention professionals can apply this science in practical ways, and explores the synergy between PCEs and Positive Community Norms. Plus, there’s a heartfelt (and hilarious) reflection on parenting, community traditions, and how small actions can have big ripple effects.What You’ll Learn:What Positive Childhood Experiences are—and why they matterHow PCEs buffer against the long-term effects of trauma and ACEsActionable ways prevention professionals can promote PCEsWhy community traditions are more powerful than we give them credit forHow PCEs and Positive Community Norms work together to change culture“We’re not just preventing what’s bad—we’re growing what’s good.” – Carla Ritzhttps://www.montanainstitute.com/msi

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