There are many reasons why this is the case. A big part of it, though, can be explained by brain science and physiology. Toxic stress harms the structure and function of the brains of children. Basically, children with high ACE scores become “wired” for “flight, fight, freeze” behavi...
Biological processes include toxic stress, whereby a child's body overproduces cortisol in response to experiences of chronic and extreme stress; latent vulnerability, involving alterations to a child's brain functioning and information processing as a means of coping with childhood maltreatment; and ...
This paper 1) discusses two important contributions that are shaping work with vulnerable and under-resourced populations: Kaiser Permanente’s (1998) Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE) which includes the impact of adverse experiences in childhood
At the same time that the ACE Study was being done, parallel research on kids’ brains found thattoxic stress damages the structure and function of a child’s developing brain.This was determined by a group of neuroscientists and pediatricians, including neuroscientistMartin Teicherand pediatricianJa...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been found to be important contributors to negative health outcomes throughout the lifespan. Birth to 5 years represent a critical period for brain development impacting cognitive, emotional, and social competencies. This study aims to determine the association...
Resilience research and practice is very broad. It includes individual resilience — such as how exercise, nutrition, being in a safe relationship, (for a child) being in a relationship with a trusted adult, living in a safe place, and mindfulness all contribute to a healthy brain and body....
As many as 85% of stroke survivors experience hemiplegia, which leads to impaired motor control on the affected side of the body. In addition, survivors often experience cognitive and communication impairments that, combined with physical impairments, lead them to experience loss of independence in ...
Generally speaking, shame is a healthy and useful emotion. At its core, shame is the fear of disconnection and potentially supports "prosocial" behavior, thus acting in ways that secure membership in a group. Showing shame can contribute to repairing social bonds when there has been an offense...