SaintA has been committed to implementing the Neurosequential Model of TherapeuticsTM (NMTTM) since 2008, working closely with Dr. Bruce Perry and the ChildTrauma Academy staff, as well as its NMTTM partners and colleagues. Our journey has been demanding and yet remark- ably rewarding, teaching all of us about children, their families and the communities in which they grow up. We have learned a few lessons along the way:
• Trauma is important but not all- inclusive. Neglect, relational interac- tions, neurobiological capability and other developmental opportunities are also very salient
• Resilience is primarily fostered by the strength of a child’s connection to his core groups (family, community, system)
• The capability of parents/care- givers is the most significant variable in child well-being
• The children and families we serve are our best teachers and resources for their own healing
• Hope is indeed possible
To see more on this FOCUS brief by Kathleen Ayala, MSW and Tim Grove, MSW see:
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