What Are ACEs?Â
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction. Understanding the profound impact of ACEs is crucial for promoting healing and resilience.
What Is Resilience?
Bouncing Back
Resilience is the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant sources of stress.
Developing Coping Skills
Resilient individuals possess a toolkit of healthy coping strategies to navigate life's challenges.
Transforming Adversity
Resilience enables individuals to emerge from difficult experiences stronger, wiser, and more empowered.
Proof That Healing is Possible Â
These words remind us: you're not alone, and change is possible.
Why We Believe in Healing
Faith-Based Program Participant
"Before coming to ACE Overcomers, I didn’t think healing was possible. This class helped me understand that my pain had a name—and that God’s love could heal it. The biblical truths and trauma-informed lessons gave me hope, and for the first time, I feel like I’m walking in freedom."
Parenting Class Participant
"As a mom, I struggled with patience and didn’t know how to handle my child’s behavior. This class showed me how my own childhood trauma affected my parenting. Now, I use the tools I’ve learned to create a calmer home and a stronger bond with my kids. I feel empowered to break the cycle for the next generation."
Recidivism Class Graduate
"I used to think I was just a product of my past mistakes. ACE Overcomers taught me how trauma shaped my choices—and how I could take back control. This class didn’t just help me stay out of jail; it helped me find my purpose, rebuild my relationships, and believe in myself again."
Give Someone a Future
Rooted in Hope, Not Hurt.
Right now, someone is carrying trauma they were never taught how to heal. Your gift can help individuals overcome—with resilience, hope, and support.
This isn’t just a donation—it’s a declaration that no one must walk the road of recovery alone.
Your Gift at a Glance
- Trauma runs deep, and healing is often out of reach.
- Your support provides tools that restore body, mind, and spirit.
- Lives are transformed through hope, resilience, and renewal.
- Because of you, no one has to walk the road to healing alone.
Greetings,
I'm Dave Lockridge, Founder and CEO of ACE Overcomers – The Center for Resilience.
For over 15 years, we've equipped individuals and professionals with tools to overcome trauma by blending biblical principles with scientific research.
Whether you're helping others or seeking healing yourself, it’s an honor to walk this journey with you. Together, we can build resilience and transform lives.
With gratitude,
Dave Lockridge
CEO, ACE Overcomers – The Center for Resilience
ACE Academy - Choose Your Path
 Whether you're healing from your past or helping others build a brighter future, ACE Overcomers’ online classes are here to guide you every step of the way. Our interactive, on-demand courses are designed to equip, empower, and transform—at your pace, on your schedule.
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Personal Development
For individuals seeking healing and hope.
This path is for survivors of trauma and adversity who want to build healthy life skills, gain emotional strength, and take control of their future.
Discover the tools to overcome trauma—and thrive.
Professional Development
For ministry leaders and faith professionals ready to "level up."
This pathway empowers faith-based professionals to integrate trauma-informed care into their work, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change in the communities they serve.
Transform your ministry. Empower those you serve.
Reflections on Impact
Nadine Burke-Harris
California’s First Surgeon GeneralÂ
“ACE Overcomers has played an integral part in the trauma-informed movement, not just locally, but across the U.S. and globally.”Â
Julius Lockett
Principal Valley Community School Merced Campus
CEO Urban Essentials 101, Inc.
“Dave provided us with solid applications and interventions that would allow us to help students calm themselves, increase their attention span, decrease outbursts, and improve cognition.”
Britton Kimball
Chief Operations Officer, Gospel Center Rescue Mission
 “We have used ACE Overcomers for 12 years. If I were forced to keep just 1 curriculum, it would be ACE Overcomers. In my opinion, ACE is the best curriculum for recovery programs”
Online. Evidence-based. Life-changing.
Take the first step today—your journey to resilience starts here.
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