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Reply to "Arguments against ACEs science/trauma-informed practices"

I agree that some people see this as 'just one more thing we have to do'. For those raised in the power-over paradigm, shifting to being non punitive and power-with seems like a recipe for chaos (until they try it and find greater connection and cooperation). We've been teaching trauma-informed care for over 7 years now, and I still find myself wanting to impose consequences for behavior - it's a knee jerk reaction. Staying curious and open is a practice and the thing about practice is... you have to keep practicing! However, what trauma-informed practice gives you, as a parent or a professional, is the ability to connect with people in the way that honors all our humanity. And as a mother, I can say that it also allows you to parent the way your heart wants you to. 

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