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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Therapy: A Comprehensive Analysis
Author: Dr. Evelyn Reed, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Evelyn Reed is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialization in trauma-informed care. She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and has conducted extensive research on the efficacy of various therapeutic approaches for ACEs. Her work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, and she is a sought-after speaker on the topic of adverse childhood experiences therapy.
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
The American Psychological Association is a leading authority on psychological research and practice. Their publication of this article lends significant credibility due to their rigorous peer-review process and commitment to disseminating accurate and evidence-based information related to mental health, including the crucial area of adverse childhood experiences therapy.
Editor: Dr. Sarah Miller, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Sarah Miller is a board-certified clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma and attachment. Her editorial oversight ensures the article’s adherence to high standards of scientific accuracy and clarity, strengthening its value as a resource for professionals and individuals interested in adverse childhood experiences therapy.
Keywords: Adverse childhood experiences therapy, ACEs, trauma-informed care, childhood trauma, therapeutic interventions, resilience, mental health, PTSD, attachment, complex trauma, somatic experiencing, EMDR.
1. Historical Context of Adverse Childhood Experiences Therapy
The concept of adverse childhood experiences and their impact on adult health and well-being gained significant traction with the landmark 1998 study published by Felitti et al. in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. This study revealed a strong correlation between various childhood adversities (physical abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, etc.) and a range of health problems later in life. This groundbreaking research laid the foundation for understanding the long-term consequences of ACEs and spurred the development of specialized therapeutic approaches addressing their impact.
Before the ACE study, trauma therapy primarily focused on single-incident traumas like accidents or violence. The ACE study highlighted the cumulative effect of multiple, ongoing, and often normalized adverse experiences during childhood, leading to a shift in understanding trauma as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. This understanding necessitated the development of more nuanced and comprehensive adverse childhood experiences therapy approaches.
Early therapeutic interventions for trauma largely focused on talk therapy, often employing techniques like psychodynamic therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, the complex nature of ACEs and their impact on the body, mind, and spirit required a broader range of therapeutic modalities.
2. Current Relevance of Adverse Childhood Experiences Therapy
Adverse childhood experiences therapy is now increasingly recognized as crucial in addressing a wide range of mental and physical health issues. The understanding of the pervasive effects of ACEs has expanded beyond the initial focus on physical health, recognizing its profound impact on:
Mental Health: ACEs are strongly linked to increased risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, and personality disorders.
Relationship Difficulties: Attachment disruptions caused by ACEs often lead to difficulties forming and maintaining healthy relationships.
Physical Health: ACEs contribute to a higher risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
Social Issues: ACEs can impact educational attainment, employment stability, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
3. Therapeutic Modalities in Adverse Childhood Experiences Therapy
Several therapeutic modalities have proven effective in addressing the impact of ACEs. These approaches often incorporate elements of trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Some key approaches include:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): This evidence-based therapy helps individuals identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs related to their traumatic experiences. It also teaches coping skills to manage emotional distress.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is a highly effective therapy for processing traumatic memories. It involves bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds) while focusing on the traumatic memory.
Somatic Experiencing (SE): SE focuses on releasing trauma held in the body through gentle movement and awareness of bodily sensations.
Attachment-Based Therapy: This approach focuses on repairing attachment wounds and building healthier relationships.
Narrative Therapy: This approach helps individuals create a more empowering narrative about their life story, integrating their traumatic experiences into a broader context of resilience and growth.
4. The Importance of a Holistic Approach in Adverse Childhood Experiences Therapy
Effective adverse childhood experiences therapy often requires a holistic approach. This involves addressing the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of an individual's well-being. This might include incorporating:
Mindfulness and Meditation: These practices can help regulate emotional responses and promote self-awareness.
Physical Exercise: Physical activity can release endorphins and reduce stress.
Nutritional Support: A healthy diet contributes to overall well-being and can positively impact mental health.
Support Groups: Connecting with others who have shared experiences can foster a sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation.
5. Challenges and Considerations in Adverse Childhood Experiences Therapy
While adverse childhood experiences therapy offers significant hope for healing and recovery, several challenges remain:
Accessibility: Access to qualified therapists specializing in ACEs is often limited, particularly in underserved communities.
Cost: Therapy can be expensive, making it inaccessible for many individuals.
Relapse: Recovery from trauma is a journey, and individuals may experience setbacks along the way. Continued support and relapse prevention strategies are crucial.
Complexity of Trauma: The long-term impacts of ACEs can be multifaceted and complex, requiring tailored and comprehensive treatment plans.
Conclusion
Adverse childhood experiences therapy plays a vital role in addressing the widespread impact of childhood trauma. By integrating various therapeutic modalities and employing a holistic approach, clinicians can effectively help individuals heal from the lasting effects of ACEs and build more resilient and fulfilling lives. The increasing awareness of the significance of ACEs and the development of evidence-based therapeutic interventions offer hope for individuals and communities struggling with the consequences of childhood adversity. Further research and increased access to quality care are critical in ensuring that individuals affected by ACEs receive the support they need to thrive.
FAQs
1. What are the common symptoms of someone who has experienced ACEs? Symptoms vary widely but can include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and physical health problems.
2. Is therapy the only treatment for ACEs? No, a holistic approach often includes therapy, lifestyle changes (diet, exercise), mindfulness, and support groups.
3. How long does adverse childhood experiences therapy take? The duration varies depending on the individual's needs and the severity of the trauma.
4. Can ACEs be healed completely? Complete "healing" might not be the right term. The goal is to process trauma, develop coping skills, and build resilience, leading to a more fulfilling life.
5. What if I can’t afford therapy? Many organizations offer sliding-scale fees or free services. Research local resources for support.
6. How do I find a therapist specializing in ACEs? Look for therapists with experience in trauma-informed care or specializing in specific trauma modalities like EMDR or TF-CBT.
7. Is it ever too late to seek help for ACEs? No, it's never too late to address the impact of ACEs. Healing and growth are possible at any age.
8. How can I support someone who has experienced ACEs? Offer empathy, patience, and understanding. Encourage them to seek professional help, and avoid minimizing their experiences.
9. Are there support groups for individuals affected by ACEs? Yes, many support groups and online communities exist for individuals affected by ACEs and their loved ones.
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2. "Trauma-Informed Care: A Guide for Professionals": This article discusses the principles and practices of trauma-informed care in various settings.
3. "EMDR Therapy for Complex Trauma": This article explores the application of EMDR therapy in treating individuals with complex trauma resulting from ACEs.
4. "The Role of Attachment in Adverse Childhood Experiences Therapy": This article examines the importance of addressing attachment issues in working with individuals who have experienced ACEs.
5. "Somatic Experiencing: A Body-Oriented Approach to Trauma Healing": This article introduces the principles and techniques of somatic experiencing.
6. "Building Resilience After Childhood Trauma": This article provides practical strategies for building resilience and coping with the challenges of living with the effects of ACEs.
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| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Last Best Cure Donna Jackson Nakazawa, 2013-02-21 One day Donna Jackson Nakazawa found herself lying on the floor to recover from climbing the stairs. That’s when it hit her. She was managing the symptoms of the autoimmune disorders that had plagued her for a decade, but she had lost her joy. As a science journalist, she was curious to know what mind-body strategies might help her. As a wife and mother she was determined to get her life back. Over the course of one year, Nakazawa researches and tests a variety of therapies including meditation, yoga, and acupuncture to find out what works. But the discovery of a little-known branch of research into Adverse Childhood Experiences causes her to have an epiphany about her illness that not only stuns her—it turns her life around. Perfect for readers of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project, Nakazawa shares her unexpected discoveries, amazing improvements, and shows readers how they too can find their own last best cure. |
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| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Neurocounseling Thomas A. Field, Laura K. Jones, Lori A. Russell-Chapin, 2017-02-07 This text presents current, accessible information on enhancing the counseling process using a brain-based paradigm. Leading experts provide guidelines and insights for becoming a skillful neuroscience-informed counselor, making direct connections between the material covered and clinical practice. In this much-needed resource—the first to address neurocounseling concepts across the counseling curriculum—chapters cover each of the eight common core areas in the 2016 CACREP Standards in addition to several specialty areas of the Standards. Detailed case studies, questions for reflection, quiz questions, and a glossary facilitate classroom use. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org |
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| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Building Resilience in Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences Victoria E. Romero, Ricky Robertson, Amber Warner, 2018-05-22 Use trauma-informed strategies to give students the skills and support they need to succeed in school and life Nearly half of all children have been exposed to at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), such as poverty, divorce, neglect, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, or parent incarceration. These students often enter school with behaviors that don’t blend well with the typical school environment. How can a school community come together and work as a whole to establish a healthy social-emotional climate for students and the staff who support them? This workbook-style resource shows K-12 educators how to make a whole-school change, where strategies are integrated from curb to classroom. Readers will learn how to integrate trauma-informed strategies into daily instructional practice through expanded focus on: The different experiences and unique challenges of students impacted by ACEs in urban, suburban, and rural schools, including suicidal tendencies, cyberbullying, and drugs Behavior as a form of communication and how to explicitly teach new behaviors How to mitigate trauma and build innate resiliency through a read, reflect, and respond model Let this book be the tool that helps your teams move students away from the school-to-prison pipeline and toward a life rich with educational and career choices. I cannot think of a book more needed than this one. It gives us the tools to support our students who have the most need while practicing the self-care necessary to continue to serve them. —Lydia Adegbola, Chair of English Department New Rochelle High School, NY This book highlights the impact of trauma on children and the adults who work with them, while providing relevant and practical strategies to understand and address it through reflective practices. —Marine Avagyan, Director, Curriculum and Instruction Saugus Union School District, Sunland, CA |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Chadwick's Child Maltreatment, Volume 2 David L. Chadwick, Angelo P. Giardino, Randell Alexander, Jonathan D. Thackeray, Debra Esernio-Jenssen, 2014-03-15 The fourth edition of the landmark reference Child Maltreatment, now titled Chadwick's Child Maltreatment, offers a comprehensive view of the signs and aftermath of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and psychological maltreatment. This cutting-edge series has been divided into three definitive volumes. Each book is supplemented by an atlas of clinically valuable case studies and images to assist in the identification, interpretation, and investigation of child maltreatment. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Childhood Disrupted Donna Jackson Nakazawa, 2016-07-26 An examination of the link between Adverse Childhood Events (ACE's) and adult illnesses. |
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| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Advanced Play Therapy Dee Ray, 2011-03 The purpose of this text is to present a resource to students and practitioners of play therapy that addresses topics beyond the training level. It provides advanced knowledge on the three main areas of play, child development, and play therapy and integrates them to help the play therapist gain a holistic understanding of how play therapy works. |
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| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Adverse Childhood Experiences Roberta Waite, Ruth Ryan, 2019-08-09 This guide provides healthcare students and professionals with a foundational background on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – traumatic early life experiences, which can have a profound impact on health in later life. ACEs can include being a victim of abuse, neglect or exposure to risk in the home or community. How healthcare students and professionals learn to recognize, react and respond to persons affected by trauma will lay the foundation for their relationships with patients. This book intentionally uses micro-to-macro lenses accompanied by a structural competency framework to elucidate health implications across the lifespan. It explores the nature of adversity and its effects on the physical, emotional, cognitive and social health of individuals, communities and society. The book, written by two experienced psychiatric nurses, will equip healthcare students and professionals with an understanding for critical change in practice and offer action steps designed to assist them with prevention and intervention approaches and steps to help build resilience. This book will be core reading for healthcare students within mental health, pediatric and primary care nursing courses. It will also be of interest to students and professionals in the social work, psychology and public health fields who are exploring resilience and trauma-informed practices |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Emotional Abuse and Neglect Elizabeth K. Hopper, Frances K. Grossman, Joseph Spinazzola, Marla Zucker, 2018-11-08 Grounded in 40 years of clinical practice and research, this book provides a systematic yet flexible evidence-informed framework for treating adult survivors of complex trauma, particularly those exposed to chronic emotional abuse or neglect. Component-based psychotherapy (CBP) addresses four primary treatment components that can be tailored to each client's unique needs--relationship, regulation, dissociative parts, and narrative. Vivid extended case examples illustrate CBP intervention strategies and bring to life both the client's and therapist's internal experiences. The appendix features a reproducible multipage clinician self-assessment tool that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, Second Edition, by Margaret E. Blaustein and Kristine M. Kinniburgh, which presents a complementary approach also developed at The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: PTSD in Children and Adolescents Spencer Eth, 2008-08-13 PTSD is a recently named psychiatric condition that unknown before the publication of DSM-III in 1980. The creation of this diagnosis was intensely controversial, and there continued to be considerable reluctance to apply the term to children. The 1985 landmark volume, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children, edited by Spencer Eth and Robert Pynoos, helped establish the validity of this condition during childhood. Now Spencer Eth has edited PTSD in Children and Adolescents, a work that brings the field of childhood trauma in to the new century by offering fresh insights on five major topic areas in child and adolescent PTSD: Techniques for comprehensive evaluation -- details recently developed diagnostic instruments and rating scales that measure the variety and severity of traumatic symptoms in children and adolescents. Forensic aspects of traumatized children -- surveys legally pertinent issues, including abuse, reliability of traumatic memories, and credibility of child victims. Juvenile offenders and incarcerated youth -- examines the role of trauma in the lives of juvenile offenders, noting that the victimization of delinquents must be specifically addressed in order for an integrated approach to treatment to achieve effective rehabilitation. Biological treatment strategies -- systematically reviews the important role of medications for PTSD in clinical practice, including such topics as biological dysregulation, target symptoms, and the inclusion of drugs into the biopsychosocial treatment plan. The relationship between exposure to trauma in childhood and the development of psychiatric disorders in adulthood -- presents current research on the long-term prognosis of traumatized children and adolescents by analyzing the association between early traumatic exposure, biological substrates, and subsequent symptomatic morbidity. Mental health practitioners and trainees, as well as attorneys, pediatricians, and school personnel, will find this thoroughly annotated volume an invaluable roadmap in their journey toward understanding PTSD and discovering more effective treatments for traumatized children and adolescents. With its eclectic perspective and interdisciplinary format, this exceptional reference will also enhance courses in developmental psychology, social work, and education. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Contextual Trauma Therapy Steven N. Gold, 2020 In this book, Steven Gold explains how contextual trauma therapy--specifically designed for survivors of multiple traumatic events and childhood developmental deprivation--not only promotes trauma resolution, but also provides a foundation for gratifying adult living. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Oxford Handbook of School Psychology Melissa A. Bray, Thomas J. Kehle, 2011-02-18 The Oxford Handbook of School Psychology focuses on significant issues, new developments, and scientific findings that influence current research and practice in the ever-growing field of school psychology. Additional sections discuss building a cumulative knowledge base to better facilitate students' academic, social, and personal competencies, including the promotion of positive mental health and subjective well-being. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The End of Trauma George A. Bonanno, 2021-09-07 With “groundbreaking research on the psychology of resilience” (Adam Grant), a top expert on human trauma argues that we vastly overestimate how common PTSD is in and fail to recognize how resilient people really are. After 9/11, mental health professionals flocked to New York to handle what everyone assumed would be a flood of trauma cases. Oddly, the flood never came. In The End of Trauma, pioneering psychologist George A. Bonanno argues that we failed to predict the psychological response to 9/11 because most of what we understand about trauma is wrong. For starters, it’s not nearly as common as we think. In fact, people are overwhelmingly resilient to adversity. What we often interpret as PTSD are signs of a natural process of learning how to deal with a specific situation. We can cope far more effectively if we understand how this process works. Drawing on four decades of research, Bonanno explains what makes us resilient, why we sometimes aren’t, and how we can better handle traumatic stress. Hopeful and humane, The End of Trauma overturns everything we thought we knew about how people respond to hardship. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Impact of Early Life Trauma on Health and Disease Ruth A. Lanius, Eric Vermetten, Clare Pain, 2010-08-05 There is now ample evidence from the preclinical and clinical fields that early life trauma has both dramatic and long-lasting effects on neurobiological systems and functions that are involved in different forms of psychopathology as well as on health in general. To date, a comprehensive review of the recent research on the effects of early and later life trauma is lacking. This book fills an obvious gap in academic and clinical literature by providing reviews which summarize and synthesize these findings. Topics considered and discussed include the possible biological and neuropsychological effects of trauma at different epochs and their effect on health. This book will be essential reading for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, mental health professionals, social workers, pediatricians and specialists in child development. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches Megan R. Gerber, 2019-04-12 Interpersonal trauma is ubiquitous and its impact on health has long been understood. Recently, however, the critical importance of this issue has been magnified in the public eye. A burgeoning literature has demonstrated the impact of traumatic experiences on mental and physical health, and many potential interventions have been proposed. This volume serves as a detailed, practical guide to trauma-informed care. Chapters provide guidance to both healthcare providers and organizations on strategies for adopting, implementing and sustaining principles of trauma-informed care. The first section maps out the scope of the problem and defines specific types of interpersonal trauma. The authors then turn to discussion of adaptations to care for special populations, including sexual and gender minority persons, immigrants, male survivors and Veterans as these groups often require more nuanced approaches. Caring for trauma-exposed patients can place a strain on clinicians, and approaches for fostering resilience and promoting wellness among staff are presented next. Finally, the book covers concrete trauma-informed clinical strategies in adult and pediatric primary care, and women’s health/maternity care settings. Using a case-based approach, the expert authors provide real-world front line examples of the impact trauma-informed clinical approaches have on patients’ quality of life, sense of comfort, and trust. Case examples are discussed along with evidence based approaches that demonstrate improved health outcomes. Written by experts in the field, Trauma-Informed Healthcare Approaches is the definitive resource for improving quality care for patients who have experienced trauma. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Integrating Yoga and Play Therapy Michelle Pliske, Lindsey Balboa, 2019-07-18 This book presents the foundational knowledge to ethically and knowledgably integrate yoga into play therapy practice with children and families and create life-long change. The mind-body connection that underpins the approach taken by the authors helps children to integrate adverse experiences and find new meanings associated with the past, and allows healing to begin. The book covers infant toddler mental health, theories of attachment, learning and development, neurobiology and the pervasive effects of developmental adversity or trauma on a child. It offers adaptations with special populations including group work and family systems work, and provides next steps for future professional growth in this area. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Relieving Pain in America Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Committee on Advancing Pain Research, Care, and Education, 2011-10-26 Chronic pain costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatment and lost productivity. The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enlist the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in examining pain as a public health problem. In this report, the IOM offers a blueprint for action in transforming prevention, care, education, and research, with the goal of providing relief for people with pain in America. To reach the vast multitude of people with various types of pain, the nation must adopt a population-level prevention and management strategy. The IOM recommends that HHS develop a comprehensive plan with specific goals, actions, and timeframes. Better data are needed to help shape efforts, especially on the groups of people currently underdiagnosed and undertreated, and the IOM encourages federal and state agencies and private organizations to accelerate the collection of data on pain incidence, prevalence, and treatments. Because pain varies from patient to patient, healthcare providers should increasingly aim at tailoring pain care to each person's experience, and self-management of pain should be promoted. In addition, because there are major gaps in knowledge about pain across health care and society alike, the IOM recommends that federal agencies and other stakeholders redesign education programs to bridge these gaps. Pain is a major driver for visits to physicians, a major reason for taking medications, a major cause of disability, and a key factor in quality of life and productivity. Given the burden of pain in human lives, dollars, and social consequences, relieving pain should be a national priority. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Resilience Workbook Glenn R. Schiraldi, 2017-11-01 What is resilience, and how can you build it? In The Resilience Workbook, Glenn Schiraldi—author of The Self-Esteem Workbook—offers invaluable insight and outlines essential skills to help you bounce back from setbacks and cultivate a growth mindset. Why do some people sail through life’s storms, while others are knocked down? Resilience is the key. Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult experiences, such as death of loved one, job loss, serious illness, terrorist attacks, or even just daily stressors and challenges. Resilience is the strength of body, mind, and character that enables people to respond well to adversity. In short, resilience is the cornerstone of mental health. Combining evidence-based approaches including positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and skills for regulating stress, The Resilience Workbook will show you how to bounce back and thrive in any difficult situation. You’ll learn how to harness the power of your brain’s natural neuroplasticity; manage strong, distressing emotions; and improve mood and overall well-being. You’ll also discover powerful skills to help you prevent and recover from stress-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, anger, and substance abuse disorders. When the going gets tough, you need real, proven-effective skills to manage your stress and heal from setbacks. The comprehensive and practical exercises in this workbook will help you cultivate resilience, stay calm under pressure, and face all of life’s challenges. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook Glenn R. Schiraldi, 2009-03-27 The Definitive Resource for Trauma Survivors, Their Loved Ones, and Helpers Trauma can take many forms, from witnessing a violent crime or surviving a natural disaster to living with the effects of abuse, rape, combat, or alcoholism. Deep emotional wounds may seem like they will never heal. However, with The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi offers a remarkable range of treatment alternatives and self-management techniques, showing survivors that the other side of pain is recovery and growth. Live your life more fully-without fear, pain, depression, or self-doubt Identify emotional triggers-and protect yourself from further harm Understand the link between PTSD and addiction-and how to break it Find the best treatments and techniques that are right for you This updated edition covers new information for war veterans and survivors with substance addictions. It also explores mindfulness-based treatments, couples strategies, medical aids, and other important treatment innovations. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Parent—Child Interaction Therapy Toni L. Hembree-Kigin, Cheryl Bodiford McNeil, 2013-06-29 This practical guide offers mental health professionals a detailed, step-by-step description on how to conduct Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - the empirically validated training program for parents with children who have disruptive behavior problems. It includes several illustrative examples and vignettes as well as an appendix with assessment instruments to help parents to conduct PCIT. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Destroying Sanctuary Sandra L. Bloom, Brian Farragher, 2010-10-28 For the last thirty years, the nation's mental health and social service systems have been under relentless assault, with dramatically rising costs and the fragmentation of service delivery rendering them incapable of ensuring the safety, security, and recovery of their clients. The resulting organizational trauma both mirrors and magnifies the trauma-related problems their clients seek relief from. Just as the lives of people exposed to chronic trauma and abuse become organized around the traumatic experience, so too have our social service systems become organized around the recurrent stress of trying to do more under greater pressure: they become crisis-oriented, authoritarian, disempowered, and demoralized, often living in the present moment, haunted by the past, and unable to plan for the future. Complex interactions among traumatized clients, stressed staff, pressured organizations, and a social and economic climate that is often hostile to recovery efforts recreate the very experiences that have proven so toxic to clients in the first place. Healing is possible for these clients if they enter helping, protective environments, yet toxic stress has destroyed the sanctuary that our systems are designed to provide. This thoughtful, impassioned critique of business as usual begins to outline a vision for transforming our mental health and social service systems. Linking trauma theory to organizational function, Destroying Sanctuary provides a framework for creating truly trauma-informed services. The organizational change method that has become known as the Sanctuary Model lays the groundwork for establishing safe havens for individual and organizational recovery. The goals are practical: improve clinical outcomes, increase staff satisfaction and health, increase leadership competence, and develop a technology for creating and sustaining healthier systems. Only in this way can our mental health and social service systems become empowered to make a more effective contribution to the overall health of the nation. Destroying Sanctuary is a stirring call for reform and recovery, required reading for anyone concerned with removing the formidable barriers to mental health and social services, from clinicians and administrators to consumer advocates. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure (COPE) Sudie E. Back, Edna B. Foa, Therese K. Killeen, Katherine L. Mills, Maree Teesson, Bonnie Dansky Cotton, Kathleen T. Brady, Kathleen M. Carroll, 2014-10-08 Concurrent Treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure (COPE) is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy program designed for patients who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a co-occurring alcohol or drug use disorder. COPE represents an integration of two evidence-based treatments: Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD and Relapse Prevention for substance use disorders. COPE is an integrated treatment, meaning that both the PTSD and substance use disorder are addressed concurrently in therapy by the same clinician, and patients can experience substantial reductions in both PTSD symptoms and substance use severity. Patients use the COPE Patient Workbook while their clinician uses the Therapist Guide to deliver treatment. The program is comprised of 12 individual, 60 to 90 minute therapy sessions. The program includes several components: information about how PTSD symptoms and substance use interact with one another; information about the most common reactions to trauma; techniques to help the patient manage cravings and thoughts about using alcohol or drugs; coping skills to help the patient prevent relapse to substances; a breathing retraining relaxation exercise; and in vivo (real life) and imaginal exposures to target the patient's PTSD symptoms. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Self-Esteem Workbook Glenn R. Schiraldi, 2016-11-01 People of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances struggle with low self-esteem. This long-awaited, fully revised second edition of the best-selling The Self-Esteem Workbook includes up-to-date information on brain plasticity, and new chapters on forgiveness, mindfulness, and cultivating lovingkindness and compassion. If your self-esteem is based solely on performance—if you view yourself as someone who’s worthy only when you’re performing well or acknowledged as doing a good job—the way you feel about yourself will always depend on external factors. Your self-esteem affects everything you do, so if you feel unworthy or your confidence is shaped by others, it can be a huge problem. With this second edition of The Self-Esteem Workbook, you’ll learn to see yourself through loving eyes by realizing that you are inherently worthy, and that comparison-based self-criticism is not a true measure of your value. In addition to new chapters on cultivating compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love for yourself and others—all of which improve self-esteem—you’ll find cutting-edge information on brain plasticity and how sleep, exercise, and nutrition affect your self-esteem. Developing and maintaining healthy self-esteem is key for living a happy life, and with the new research and exercises you’ll find in this updated best-selling workbook, you’ll be ready to start feeling good about yourself and finally be the best that you can be. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Trauma-informed Care Jill S. Levenson, Gwenda M. Willis, David S. Prescott, 2017 |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Committee on Pain Management and Regulatory Strategies to Address Prescription Opioid Abuse, 2017-09-28 Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Child Centered Play Therapy Garry L. Landreth, 2012-03 This DVD is a perfect complement to Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship, giving students, instructors, supervisors and practitioners visual reinforcement of the materials presented in the text. It shows a complete unrehearsed play therapy session, featuring Gary Landreth as he works with a young girl in a fully equipped play therapy room-- Container. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: Intergenerational Transmission of Child Maltreatment Lisa Schelbe, Jennifer M. Geiger, 2016-11-03 This accessible resource coordinates what we know about the intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment (ITCM), with a specific focus on prevention in context. Cutting through facile cause-and-effect constructs, the authors review and critique the recent literature on the complicated nature of the phenomenon and weigh different approaches to its conceptualization. The book identifies child and parental risk factors linked to ITCM as well as protective factors involved in its reduction, while examining complex relationships between family, parenting, and social contexts that can provide keys to understanding and healing traumatized families. This close attention to crucial yet often overlooked details will aid professionals in creating the next wave of salient research projects and effective interventions, and enhance current efforts to break longstanding patterns of abuse and neglect. Among the topics covered: • Theoretical frameworks conceptualizing intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment.• Empirical studies on intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment.• Risk factors associated with ITCM.• Protective factors associated with breaking the cycle of maltreatment.• Methodological challenges in studying ITCM.• Recommendations for evaluation of intervention and prevention strategies. Geared toward novices and veterans alike, Intergenerational Transmission of Child Maltreatment is a solution-focused reference of singular importance to practitioners and research professionals involved in improving children’s well-being. |
| adverse childhood experiences therapy: The Body Keeps the Score Bessel A. Van der Kolk, 2015-09-08 Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014. |
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