Alexandra Biegel, MPH, Author at North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Alexandra Biegel, MPH

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency
Strengthening Families Collaborative Coordinator
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Coordinator

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Adverse Childhood Experiences: One Caring Adult Can Make A Difference

By Alexandra Biegel, MPH | March 15, 2022

Early exposure to trauma and toxic stress (prolonged stress without emotional support) changes the brains and bodies of growing children. When the brain is in survival mode, development is affected […]