Trauma & Resilience 101
Trauma Overview
Increasingly we at ENP are becoming more aware of the many different adversities families in our communities face. This Trauma & Resilience 101 resource page is just one more way ENP is working to connect and equip churches and other community partners to serve in every neighborhood.
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD TRAUMA?
Childhood Trauma can results from ANY childhood EVENT, series of events and or circumstances that a child EXPERIENCES that result in TOXIC STRESS that has an adverse EFFECT on a child’s developing brain. (Also referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACE’s)
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CAN INCLUDE:
- Emotional, Physical or Sexual Abuse or Neglect
- Witnessing Violence Inside or Outside the Home
- Household Substance Abuse and or Mental Illness
- Parental Separation Or Divorce
- Incarcerated Household Member
- Bullying (By Another Child Or Adult)
- Being Homeless
HOW DOES CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AFFECT HEALTH?
Frequent or prolonged exposure to Childhood Trauma can create toxic stress which can damage the developing brain of a child and affect overall health. Toxic stress may prevent a child from learning, playing and relating in a healthy way with other children and adults and can result in long-term health problems
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO TRAUMA:
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Depression and Other Mental Health Issues
- Heart and Liver Disease
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Adolescent Pregnancy
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)
- Suicide Attempts
Trauma Resource Links
General ACES Information
- ACES Infographic
- CDC ACES Study
- Our Kids Website
- Fresno TCM Action Forum
- American Pediatrics Study on ACES
ENP Presentations
- FPU Teacher Ed Presentation – 11/2/17
Next Steps
- Take The ACE’s Survey here – Whats Your Score?
- iChill App – Learn the Community Resiliency Model, a set of self-help skills.
Get Connected
- ACE’S Connection – An online networking community to learn more about ACE’s
Resilience Overview
Resilience is the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances, allowing our children to exist in this less-than-perfect world, while moving forward with optimism and confidence.
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD TRAUMA?
Childhood Trauma can results from ANY childhood EVENT, series of events and or circumstances that a child EXPERIENCES that result in TOXIC STRESS that has an adverse EFFECT on a child’s developing brain. (Also referred to as Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACE’s)
CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CAN INCLUDE:
- Emotional, Physical or Sexual Abuse or Neglect
- Witnessing Violence Inside or Outside the Home
- Household Substance Abuse and or Mental Illness
- Parental Separation Or Divorce
- Incarcerated Household Member
- Bullying (By Another Child Or Adult)
- Being Homeless
Resilience Resource Links
General Resilience Information
Resilient Communities