"Most people would agree that witnessing violent actions committed on (or by) trusted adults can negatively impact a child’s development. "What most people do not know is that violent physical outbursts are but one facet of Intimate Partner...
Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been linked to childhood abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and low emotional intelligence (EI). Relationships among adverse childhood experiences (ACE), PTSD symptoms, and partner aggression...
"Sometimes hope can blossom into something beautiful. That’s what happened when a group of dedicated Valley women started a grass-roots effort to help children lingering in the Arizona foster care system. The result: Hope Village AZ, an...
Abstract Consecutive English and Spanish speaking caregivers of 6–24 month old children were randomly assigned to either a control or intervention group. Parents in the intervention group were instructed to view at least 4 options to discipline...
Abstract Abstract Previous research on the association between maternal daily stress and cortisol in pregnancy has yielded inconsistent findings. However, past studies have not considered whether stressful experiences in childhood impact maternal...
"The American Medical Association sparked headlines last month when it voted to officially classify obesity as a disease. The AMA's action highlights the different directions we can take in trying to improve health and prevent chronic illness. We can...
The July 19th segment of Democracy Now (available free on the web) examines an amazing new film titled, "The Act of Killing," and includes a lengthy interview with the director. Having an interest in trauma, not only as a therapist working with...
Learn About the Deployment Cycle In Minnesota , more than 23,000 youth have been affected by deployments. These youth have experienced a year without a parent, sibling or grandparent, and life events have been missed. It’s crucial to surround...
"Medical-Legal Partnerships throughout the country provide tangible relief to families who live in poverty. The new venture at Yale-New Haven Hospital is the Center for Children’s Advocacy’s fifth location in Connecticut. Other MLPP...
"For health professionals, the message from a new study in the American Journal of Public Health is clear: Asking patients about a history of childhood abuse can directly help assess their risk of attempting suicide. The evidence, authors say, shows...
"Parents may not be very savvy with social media, but new research shows they shouldn't shy away from sending their teen a friend request on Facebook or engaging them on Twitter, Instagram and other social platforms. "Brigham Young University...
This 29-page report summarizes past research on the health of children of immigrants. Special focus on children from the immigrants of Mexico. Migration Policy Institute. (Jul. 2013). http://www.migrationpolicy.org/pubs/COI-ChildHealth.pdf This...
"As an architect, I believe in the value of good facilities and their ability to create healthy environments that promote learning. But better buildings alone are not enough to restore communities. The challenges faced by Baltimore ...
"When parents decide to take a child to therapy for behavioral or emotional issues for the first time, they may have concerns about their role in the counseling process. "Although every situation is different, the following is a guideline on what...