Hello ACES. I just joined your group and am trying to figure out how it works. A bit about me. My wife and I adopted our daughter Casey from Poland in 1991. She was weak, sickly, possibly suffering from CP. But under our care she blossomed into a...
The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you can comfort your child and guide her through these tough moments. With your love...
"Fifteen years ago, a groundbreaking study was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine that had (and still has) the potential to revolutionize the practice of medicine. Yet, practitioners and hospitals all over the world largely...
"When you watch a baby and parent interact, the lens of your own discipline colors what you see, and how you interpret your observations. If you are a mental health provider, you may be wondering about maternal depression or attachment disorder. If...
Thanks to member Loren Taylor for drawing attention to this 2012 paper on Bessel van der Kolk's work on Developmental Trauma Disorder. Unfortunately, the diagnosis was not accepted into the DSM-V. Abstract Childhood exposure to...
"Ecological systems theory and practice is part of an ongoing series, and this article will focus on systems and he sociocybernetic map. I will be discussing ecomaps, genograms, and critical events timelines. Bronfenbrenner was not the only person...
"Abused children are in additional danger during summer breaks from school and it's up to friends, neighbors, and relatives to keep their eyes and ears open to rescue kids from danger. "When school's in session, teachers, and other professionals, see...
Abstract A shift occurred in research about adolescents in the general population. Research is moving away from deficits toward a resilience paradigm and understanding trajectories of positive youth development . This shift has been less consistent in...
Abstract Social workers encounter individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) in a variety of settings. With changes in health care policy and a movement toward integration of health and behavioral health services, social workers will play an...
Abstract This study applies life-course theories of latent (direct), pathway (indirect) and conditional effects in an analysis of childhood poverty on later-life depressive symptoms among older adults in Mexico. Data are from the 2001 Mexican Health...
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine how geographical availability of social services is related to foster care entry rates and referrals for child maltreatment investigations. The primary concerns are to (1) determine locations across Los...
Abstract This is a report on the research design and findings of a 23-year longitudinal study of the impact of intrafamilial sexual abuse on female development. The conceptual framework integrated concepts of psychological adjustment with...
"A single word would make a difference in whether some injured children in Pennsylvania are classified as abused. Because state law says that a child must suffer "serious" bodily injuries to be considered abused, cases have slipped through the...