This document explains ACEs and how they contribute to adult physical and mental health outcomes – it is the first in a 6-part series designed for primary care practices.
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Early brain and child development is essential for the health and well-being of children. This site describes the science of ACEs, toxic stress; becoming a trauma-informed medical home; screening for and responding to trauma symptoms; integration with early brain development; handouts for parents.
Information about addressing mental health concerns and promoting healthy mental development for pediatric health professionals.
Background information and examples of motivational interviewing.
The National Center for Relational Health and Trauma-Informed Care empowers pediatricians and health care professionals to promote safe, stable, and nurturing relationships, recognize and treat trauma, and provide guidance and support to help children and families thrive.
This brief infographic explains how an individual’s ACE score does not predict individual health outcomes, and how to take a trauma-informed approach to care.
A series of infographics designed to help families and caregivers learn how to address challenges of parenting when they or their children have experienced trauma.
A series of webinars for healthcare providers and others on a variety of topics related to recognizing and treating trauma, as well as promoting safe, stable, and nurturing relationships for patients and their families.
Learn more about trauma-informed pediatric care.
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Article on the AAP Parenting website about self-care for mothers.
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Handout for parents about caring for themselves and children.