The entire series in January will be focusing on how trauma-informed care can help adults overcome the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
However, to understand the process of healing, we must first explore what happens to the brains of traumatized children, and how neuroplasticity and mindfulness aid us in healing.
Childhood Trauma, Who is Affected?
According to a report published in 2012 by the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence, 60% of adults report they experienced trauma in their childhood.
In yet another report published by the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence, the traumatic experiences children endure are many and varied. Sexual, emotional and mental violence plus neglect are the abuses generally thought of as being the causes of complex post-traumatic stress disorder. However, there are other events children experience which can cause them to develop CPTSD symptoms.
Exposure to and the witness of violence against others, living in a war zone or neighborhood with constant violence and living through a natural disaster are also adverse childhood experiences.
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For more information on CPTSD, including resources and materials to help in healing and living with Complex PTSD symptoms, head over to CPTSDfoundation.org.
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