Tagged With "emotional trauma"
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For Parents with High ACE Scores
When I lecture at universities, advocacy groups, hospitals, schools, etc., I’m often asked: what advice do you have for parents who have high ACE scores if they are trying to raise children with fewer ACEs? Children with ACEs find “resiliency” because an adult provides a safe environment – in which they feel known, validated. So that means that the most important thing adults can do is to manage their own stuff. Self-regulation by adults is a first step to help kids self-regulate themselves.
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Healing Is Possible
I devoted half of my book, Childhood Disrupted , to science-based interventions on how individuals can heal from the effects of ACEs. Here are some of the basics. H ere are some really important healing steps we can all take – which the science shows can help reverse the changes to our brains and DNA that might have occurred, growing up with ACES Writing to heal. Research shows individuals who write about emotional upheavals and stressful experiences for 20 minutes each day, over a period of...
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How Genes Respond to Trauma and Stress
Okay! So, after getting YOUR answers to my crowdsourcing question (thank you for the 100 responses on Facebook and Instagram !): "What do you want to see from me on social media?" the overwhelming #1 response was more nuggets of science, offered with the shared sense that I understand YOUR struggles, I see your suffering. And I do. Oh, you have no idea how much I do. So, with that in mind, here's a nugget of science about How Genes Respond to Trauma and Stress . Some genes, like the ones...
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Re: new guy to this group
Hi Rick, Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry to hear about the pain you endured as a child and continue to be challenged with as an adult. In addition to the book that you picked up, I would suggest checking out "The Body Keeps The Score," by Bessel VanDerKolk. I found this book to have great insight and helped me to make connections about why I do the things that I do sometimes (I also have a trauma history). Sincerely, Erin
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Re: Trauma-informed therapist
Hi Monica, I'm a psychotherapist with a specialization in childhood trauma. I hear your frustration and am sorry you're dealing with this. Unfortunately, not all couples therapists will go beyond the "presenting problem". Of course some do, but potential clients needs to do their due diligence and address questions about a therapists training, experience and approach either over the phone or at the initial appointment. You're sensitive to these issues but most people aren't. Someone with...
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Re: Improve Birth and Perinatal Outcomes with a Trauma Sensitive Approach
Dear Kate, I hope this note reaches you. Thanks for this info. I have a friend who is a midwife, and a few other people I’m going to share this with. I’m write to see if you know of ACEP, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, of which I’m a member. They are also talking about relationship of early trauma and quality of life. Perhaps you’d like to reach out to them, if you are not connected already. https://www.energypsych.org/default.aspx <...
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Re: Healing Is Possible
Thank you for your dedication to ACE awareness @Donna Jackson Nakazawa and this incredible life-changing book! I could not put it down when I read it and have since shared it with EVERYONE I know and will continue to do so. Your commitment to this book has helped me build a foundation of knowledge that I have been able to share with so many who are looking for validation and better understanding of their past trauma. Thank you!!!!!
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Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: One-Pager
Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: One-Pager
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Healing the Hidden Wounds from Childhood: The Promise of Healing, Part II (Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., Lt. Col., USAR, Ret.)
So many people are struggling with unhealed, hidden wounds from toxic childhood stress. For some the pain is obvious. Others might look outwardly strong, capable, and in control. However, unhealed inner wounds cause needless suffering and can lead to a dizzying array of psychological, medical, and functional problems. This three-part blog discusses the road to recovery. Part I explained “The Principles of Healing.” This part explains why traditional treatments are not usually the best...
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Healing the Hidden Wounds from Childhood: The Promise of Healing, Part III (by Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., Lt. Col., USAR, Ret.)
So many people are struggling with unhealed, hidden wounds from toxic childhood stress. For some, the pain is obvious. Others might look outwardly strong, capable, and in control. However, unhealed inner wounds cause needless suffering and can lead to a dizzying array of psychological, medical, and functional problems. Fortunately, there is hope for healing—even decades after traumatic wounding from ACEs occurs—enabling us to be 100% there for ourselves, our families, and others we work and...
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Last chance to apply for a scholarship for the Creating a Resilient Community Conference!
Apply for a Scholarship In this new video PJI Director, Rachel Allen shares some exciting information regarding what you can expect at the upcoming Conference! Register for the Conference Conference Overview: The Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College, the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, the Creating a Resilient Community Network and Title Sponsor, Orlando Health, are excited to invite you to register for the Third Annual Creating a Resilient Community (CRC): From Trauma...
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