Justice-involved youth are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at higher rates than youth in the general public, highlighting the importance of addressing childhood trauma and adversity in juvenile justice settings. A majority of ACEs research has focused on the gene…
The current study consisted of two experiments using the teaching interaction procedure to train preschool teachers to deliver antecedent favorable attention on a fixed-time schedule to children identified by the teachers as having a history of current or past significant advers…
The purpose of this improvement initiative was to increase educator capacity in identifying and addressing the many needs of children who have experienced trauma at an elementary school in Concord, North Carolina. The problem of practice examined the impact of trauma on school-a…
Counselors working in schools have important roles in effectively addressing childhood adversity. Research over the last two-and-a-half decades has asserted that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a significant public health issue (American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP]; Fel…
For some children, interpersonal trauma breaks down the most basic sense of trust in the world leaving them vulnerable to future maladaptive functioning. Others who experience interpersonal trauma in childhood persevere in the face of adversity and demonstrate resilience. Curren…
Background: Childhood trauma has a direct impact on parenting. Parents with a history of adverse childhood experiences are more likely to struggle with mental illness in adulthood and have children at augmented risk for behavioral health issues. However, most of this work has fo…
Ministry workers often serve on the front lines of responding to individuals who have experienced trauma (Drescher & Foy, 2010). This work can often be taxing and may result in ministry workers experiencing adverse effects. The Professional Quality of Life scale (ProQOL; Stamm, …