NR 606 Week 7 ACEs Poster Presentation Assignment - Adverse Childhood Experiences

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES WHAT ARE ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) ACES ARE POTENTIALLY TRAUMATIC CHILDHOOD EVENTS THAT CAN LEAD TO LONG-TERM PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DEFECTS. MENTAL HEALTH POSSIBLE TRAUMATIC EVENTS PHYSICAL ABUSE EMOTIONAL ABUSE SEXUAL ABUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PARENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL ILLNESS SUICIDE/DEATH INCARCERATION physical abuse - physical injury or harm by another emotional abuse - verbal or nonverbal communication that belittles 1. 2. ACES HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION,, ANXIETY, AND PTSD. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER OF ACEs EXPERIENCED THE INCREASED RISK OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. ("Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)," 2022). MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES MAY MANIFEST IN DIFFERENT WAYS, SUCH AS, DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING, NIGHTMARES, FLASHBACKS, AND FEELING OVERWHELMED BY CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. PHYSICAL HEALTH ACEs HAVE BEEN LINKED TO ADVERSE PHYSICAL HEALTH, SUCH AS, INCREASED RISK IN HEART DISEASE, CANCER, STROKE AND DIABETES (DUBE, 2018). TYPES OF ACEs 3. Sexual abuse - sexual contact against a minor or without consent 4.Neglect -failure of a caregiver to provide needs 5. Household challenges - Substance abuse, Mental illness, or Parental Separationj ACES QUESTIONAIRE htts://www.theannainstitute.org/Finding%20Your%20 ACE%20Score.pdf This questionnaire assesses possible exposure to ACES. CREATE A TRAUMA-SENSITIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT CREATE A SAFE TRUSTING RELATIONSHIP tHE INTENDED AUDIENCE FOR THIS TOOL IS FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE PARENTS. THESE CAREGIVERS ARE ESSENTIAL IN THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF HIGH-RISK YOUTH. THEY ARE IN THE POSITION TO RECOGNIZE POSSIBLE ISSUES AND ASSIST IN CREATING POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOUTH CAN GROW AND THRIVE. three strategies for working with children or youth who have experienced ACEs 1. 2. 3. cREATE BOUNDARIES AND EXPECTATIONS BY USING TRAUMA SENSITIVE DISCIPLINE (Crosby et al., 2019). creating a trauma-sensitive living environment involves ensuring the child feels safe, respected, and supported. One way to do this is by providing routines that feel calm and supportive. The child should feel safe in expressing themselves and that they can trust their caregiver. In creating a trusting environment the caregiver should emphasize that they care and are genuinely interested in the child's success. Key ways to accomplish this is by always being present and practicing active listening skills., providing individualized attention, and other positive reinforcements. When establishing boundaries and expectations it is imperative that the child knows the rules and any consequences to repercussions for breaking the rules. This is foundational to the child feeling safe and secure. (Crosby et al., 2019) References Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). (2022, June 6). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html Crosby, S. D., Day, A., Baroni, B. A., & Somers, C. (2019). Examining trauma-informed teaching and the trauma symptomatology of court-involved girls. The Urban Review, 51(4), 582-598. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11256-019-00533-2 Dube, S. R. (2018). Continuing conversations about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) screening: A public health perspective. Child Abuse & Neglect, 85, 180-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.03.007 Finkelhor, D. (2018). Screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): Cautions and suggestions. Child Abuse & Neglect. ScienceDirect, 85, 174-179. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0145213417302715