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The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments
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The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments

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The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments

By Celia Nabor|2023-08-01T13:35:43-07:00August 1st, 2023|Prevention|

Childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - also called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs - can have a lasting impact on children’s and adolescent health and well-being. The good news is that having people who care about them, including friends, school staff, and other adult mentors, can help lessen the negative effects of [...]

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Positive experiences help children bounce back from adverse events
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Positive experiences help children bounce back from adverse events

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Positive experiences help children bounce back from adverse events

By Sheila Sjolander|2022-10-19T11:17:40-07:00October 19th, 2022|Prevention|

You may have heard about adverse childhood experiences, potentially traumatic events that could have lifelong health consequences. But there is increasing attention focused on positive childhood experiences that help children build resilience and recover from significant adversity or trauma. Researchers have noticed that children with resilience have better health outcomes and develop the ability to plan [...]

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