¿Qué es el trauma infantil? El trauma infantil es cuando algo aterrador, violento, peligroso o que amenaza la vida le sucede a un niño entre la edad de 0 a 18 años. El trauma infantil le puede pasar a cualquiera en cualquier momento. Es importante tener en cuenta que el trauma no tiene por qué... Continue Reading →
Adverse Childhood Experiences Part Two: Consequences of ACES
In my last post I took the time to define what exactly is considered an adverse childhood experience. In sum, violence, abuse, substance use, mental health, suicide, imprisonment, and general instability in the home are the main contributing factors that cause major distress and impairment in typical development. To better underscore the impact that these... Continue Reading →
Adverse Childhood Experiences Part One: Defining ACES
When thinking about what to write about for this week I turned to my family and friends for some ideas. I recognized a pattern in their curiosity. They wanted to know about the impact of a person’s environment on their development. I considered how I would approach this topic in a way that was neutral... Continue Reading →