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

Early childhood trauma and its long-term impact on cognitive and emotional development

Katrina Buerger2025-11-26T17:49:22-06:00

Source: National Library of Medicine

Childhood trauma has profound, long-term effects on cognitive and emotional development. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to synthesis the evidence around the long-term impact of human childhood trauma on domains of cognition and emotion in order to inform interventions and public health strategies. Read Article […]

Early childhood trauma and its long-term impact on cognitive and emotional developmentKatrina Buerger2025-11-26T17:49:22-06:00

Helping children who have or are experiencing trauma this holiday season

Katrina Buerger2025-11-26T17:43:46-06:00

For many, the holiday season is a joyful one – the popular song “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas” comes to mind – but for children who have or are experiencing trauma, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and other celebrations represent a season of emotional pain. The barrage of festive sights, sounds, and […]

Helping children who have or are experiencing trauma this holiday seasonKatrina Buerger2025-11-26T17:43:46-06:00

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

Emotional and Psychological Trauma

Katrina Buerger2025-09-24T16:25:49-05:00

By Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A. and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.

What is emotional and psychological trauma? Emotional and psychological trauma occurs when extraordinarily stressful events shatter your sense of security. Psychological trauma can leave you struggling with upsetting […]

Emotional and Psychological TraumaKatrina Buerger2025-09-24T16:25:49-05:00

Understanding Childhood Trauma: Ways to Support Young People

Katrina Buerger2025-08-27T16:08:55-05:00

By Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For generations, tough childhood experiences have been swept under the rug by phrases like these. Oftentimes, the reason why is simple: many families simply did not know how to talk about their kid’s negative life experiences. Families may assume (or hope) the bad experience wasn’t a big […]

Understanding Childhood Trauma: Ways to Support Young PeopleKatrina Buerger2025-08-27T16:08:55-05:00

Addressing The Link Between Trauma And Addiction

Katrina Buerger2025-08-27T16:09:35-05:00

By National Governors Association

Many Americans have experienced traumatic events, toxic stress, and other types of adversity in childhood. However, repeated exposure to trauma and adversity in childhood predicts a variety of poor health outcomes, including the development of substance use disorder (SUD).

Population-level research, neuroscience, epigenetics, and other fields have established that the […]

Addressing The Link Between Trauma And AddictionKatrina Buerger2025-08-27T16:09:35-05:00

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