Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire for Adults

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Quiz Questions

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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?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
2.
2. Did you lose a parent through divorce, abandonment, death, or other reason?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
3.
3. Did you live with anyone who was depressed, mentally ill, or attempted suicide?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
4. Did you live with anyone who had a problem with drinking or using drugs, including prescription drugs?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
5. Did your parents or adults in your home ever hit, punch, beat, or threaten to harm each other?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
6. Did you live with anyone who went to jail or prison?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
7. Did a parent or adult in your home ever swear at you, insult you, or put you down?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
8.
8. Did a parent or adult in your home ever hit, beat, kick, or physically hurt you in any way?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
9.
9. Did you feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were special?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
10.
10. Did you experience unwanted sexual contact (such as fondling or oral/anal/vaginal intercourse/penetration)?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

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ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
Beyond the ACE Score: The Impact of Smaller StressorsEven if your ACE score is zero, it doesn’t mean you’re unaffected by stress or trauma. The ACE questionnaire measures major childhood adversities, but smaller, seemingly insignificant stressors—like frequent criticism, emotional neglect, or chronic stress—can have a cumulative effect on the nervous system over time.-These experiences, sometimes called “little t” traumas, can still shape emotional patterns, stress responses, and overall well-being. If you struggle with anxiety, tension, or feeling “stuck” in stress cycles, it may not be about a single event but rather the accumulation of many smaller ones.-The good news? Your nervous system is adaptable. Yoga therapy helps release stored stress, regulate emotions, and rebuild a sense of safety in the body. Whether your past trauma is big or small, healing is always possible.
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ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 1–2 suggests some childhood adversity, but the impact varies based on support systems and coping strategies. While lower ACE scores may not seem significant, even mild adversity—especially when combined with “little t” traumas like frequent criticism, emotional neglect, or chronic stress—can shape how the nervous system responds to stress.These experiences can contribute to:Heightened anxiety or emotional sensitivityChronic tension or difficulty relaxingPatterns of overthinking or people-pleasingThe good news? Your nervous system can heal. Yoga therapy helps release stored stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience through breathwork, movement, and somatic practices. No matter your past experiences, you can retrain your body and mind toward balance and well-being.
3.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 1–2 suggests some childhood adversity, but the impact varies based on support systems and coping strategies. While lower ACE scores may not seem significant, even mild adversity—especially when combined with “little t” traumas like frequent criticism, emotional neglect, or chronic stress—can shape how the nervous system responds to stress.These experiences can contribute to:Heightened anxiety or emotional sensitivityChronic tension or difficulty relaxingPatterns of overthinking or people-pleasingThe good news? Your nervous system can heal. Yoga therapy helps release stored stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience through breathwork, movement, and somatic practices. No matter your past experiences, you can retrain your body and mind toward balance and well-being.
4.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 3-4 suggests moderate exposure to childhood adversity, which can increase the risk of long-term effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. Research links this range to a higher likelihood of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, autoimmune conditions, and difficulty with emotional regulation.-Early adversity shapes the nervous system, often keeping it in high-alert mode, leading to persistent stress responses like hypervigilance, fatigue, or trouble relaxing. While these effects can feel overwhelming, they are not permanent.-Yoga therapy offers a pathway to healing by helping the body and mind shift from survival mode to a state of balance. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can rewire stress patterns, calm the nervous system, and build resilience. Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define you—healing is always possible.
5.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 3-4 suggests moderate exposure to childhood adversity, which can increase the risk of long-term effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. Research links this range to a higher likelihood of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, autoimmune conditions, and difficulty with emotional regulation.-Early adversity shapes the nervous system, often keeping it in high-alert mode, leading to persistent stress responses like hypervigilance, fatigue, or trouble relaxing. While these effects can feel overwhelming, they are not permanent.-Yoga therapy offers a pathway to healing by helping the body and mind shift from survival mode to a state of balance. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can rewire stress patterns, calm the nervous system, and build resilience. Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define you—healing is always possible.
6.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 5-6 indicates a higher exposure to childhood adversity, significantly increasing the risk of chronic stress-related conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and substance use. Research shows that individuals with scores in this range may experience dysregulated stress responses, difficulty feeling safe, and challenges in emotional regulation and relationships.-When early adversity overwhelms the nervous system, the body can get stuck in survival mode—constantly on edge, fatigued, or disconnected. But healing is possible.-Yoga therapy offers a bottom-up approach to recovery, helping to regulate the nervous system, release stored stress, and rebuild a sense of safety in the body. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can calm overactive stress responses and cultivate resilience. No matter your past, healing and transformation are within reach.
7.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 5-6 indicates a higher exposure to childhood adversity, significantly increasing the risk of chronic stress-related conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and substance use. Research shows that individuals with scores in this range may experience dysregulated stress responses, difficulty feeling safe, and challenges in emotional regulation and relationships.-When early adversity overwhelms the nervous system, the body can get stuck in survival mode—constantly on edge, fatigued, or disconnected. But healing is possible.-Yoga therapy offers a bottom-up approach to recovery, helping to regulate the nervous system, release stored stress, and rebuild a sense of safety in the body. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can calm overactive stress responses and cultivate resilience. No matter your past, healing and transformation are within reach.
8.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 7-10 indicates high exposure to early adversity, significantly increasing the risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and substance use. Individuals in this range may experience heightened stress responses, emotional dysregulation, difficulty trusting others, and a deep sense of overwhelm or hypervigilance.-High ACE scores can lead to a nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to feel safe, rest, or connect with others. However, healing is always possible.-Yoga therapy provides a gentle, body-centered approach to calming the nervous system and releasing stored stress. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can begin to restore a sense of safety, regulate emotions, and cultivate resilience. Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define your future.
9.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 7-10 indicates high exposure to early adversity, significantly increasing the risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and substance use. Individuals in this range may experience heightened stress responses, emotional dysregulation, difficulty trusting others, and a deep sense of overwhelm or hypervigilance.-High ACE scores can lead to a nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to feel safe, rest, or connect with others. However, healing is always possible.-Yoga therapy provides a gentle, body-centered approach to calming the nervous system and releasing stored stress. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can begin to restore a sense of safety, regulate emotions, and cultivate resilience. Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define your future.
10.
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 7-10 indicates high exposure to early adversity, significantly increasing the risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and substance use. Individuals in this range may experience heightened stress responses, emotional dysregulation, difficulty trusting others, and a deep sense of overwhelm or hypervigilance.-High ACE scores can lead to a nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to feel safe, rest, or connect with others. However, healing is always possible.-Yoga therapy provides a gentle, body-centered approach to calming the nervous system and releasing stored stress. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can begin to restore a sense of safety, regulate emotions, and cultivate resilience. Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define your future.
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ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
An ACE score of 7-10 indicates high exposure to early adversity, significantly increasing the risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and substance use. Individuals in this range may experience heightened stress responses, emotional dysregulation, difficulty trusting others, and a deep sense of overwhelm or hypervigilance.-High ACE scores can lead to a nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to feel safe, rest, or connect with others. However, healing is always possible.-Yoga therapy provides a gentle, body-centered approach to calming the nervous system and releasing stored stress. Through breathwork, restorative yoga, and somatic practices, you can begin to restore a sense of safety, regulate emotions, and cultivate resilience. Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define your future.