If you don’t fix the hole in the soul… you’re working at the wrong thing. - Oprah Winfrey Far too many children are growing up with a “hole in their soul.” Nearly half the nation’s children have experienced at least one or more traumatic events, including physical or sexual abuse, or neglect. The more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) a child experiences, the greater the risk for physical and emotional problems, well into adulthood.
To better understand the impact of childhood trauma and how to help children and adults heal, Oprah Winfrey traveled to her hometown of Milwaukee for a recent “60 Minutes” segment. She interviewed college student Alisha Fox, who was sexually abused by her father for 10 years, starting when she was four. Fox was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at age 15 and began trauma-informed treatment at SaintA, a member of the National Council for Behavioral Health.
Read the rest of Linda Rosenberg's thoughts on this life-changing work here. |
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