Child abuse and eating disorder symptoms: Shedding light on the contribution of identification with the aggressor

Johnny Chau2026-01-28T11:55:15-06:00

Source: ScienceDirect

Childhood abuse has been increasingly recognized as a risk factor for eating disorder symptoms. Additionally, it has been demonstrated that childhood abuse may lead to identification with the aggressor, an automatic defensive process, to survive the abuse. Although it has been clinically implied, the role of identification with the aggressor as a […]

Child abuse and eating disorder symptoms: Shedding light on the contribution of identification with the aggressorJohnny Chau2026-01-28T11:55:15-06:00

Can the positive buffer the negative? Testing the impact of protective childhood experiences on adjustment in adults following trauma exposure

Johnny Chau2026-01-28T11:56:26-06:00

Source: National Library of Medicine

It is unclear if protective childhood experiences (PCEs), like emotional support and economic stability, exert influence on adulthood adjustment. Prior research suggests PCEs can promote childhood resilience through increased social connection. In contrast, research has demonstrated potential life-long negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on psychological health. […]

Can the positive buffer the negative? Testing the impact of protective childhood experiences on adjustment in adults following trauma exposureJohnny Chau2026-01-28T11:56:26-06:00

Complex Trauma Effects

Johnny Chau2025-12-18T11:28:46-06:00

Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Children whose families and homes do not provide consistent safety, comfort, and protection may develop ways of coping that allow them to survive and function day to day. For instance, they may be overly sensitive to the moods of others, always watching to figure […]

Complex Trauma EffectsJohnny Chau2025-12-18T11:28:46-06:00

Trauma-Informed Organizations

Johnny Chau2025-12-18T11:27:59-06:00

Source: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Part 2 provides a broad overview of how to create and implement an institutional framework for trauma-informed services in program delivery and staff development, policies and procedures, administrative practices, and organizational infrastructure in behavioral health services. Chapter 1, “Trauma-Informed Organizations,” focuses on specific organizational […]

Trauma-Informed OrganizationsJohnny Chau2025-12-18T11:27:59-06:00

Healing Frameworks: Understanding ACEs in Indigenous Communities

Johnny Chau2025-10-30T11:23:21-05:00

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is committed to advocating for the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. One of our key initiatives focuses on addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events occurring during childhood. Research indicates that Indigenous children experience higher ACEs and collective trauma, which needs to be addressed […]

Healing Frameworks: Understanding ACEs in Indigenous CommunitiesJohnny Chau2025-10-30T11:23:21-05:00

Gratitude Not Required: A Trauma-Informed Thanksgiving for Children in Care

Johnny Chau2025-10-30T11:22:38-05:00

By Beth Tyson

Children impacted by any kind of family separation, whether it be foster care, adoption, or divorce, don’t have to feel thankful during Thanksgiving or any other holiday. There, I said it!

Sure, for most people, Thanksgiving is a joyful time of year filled with family gatherings, shared […]

Gratitude Not Required: A Trauma-Informed Thanksgiving for Children in CareJohnny Chau2025-10-30T11:22:38-05:00

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