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

ENP Presentations

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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

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