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Can Reading Help Children Heal?

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 chrisjo adverse childhood events (ACE), childhood trauma, reading, toxic stress, Trauma

Does reading to children provide more than entertainment? More than stimulation for language development? More even than the cozy comfort of “cuddling” with nurturing adults? Yes, according to a recent “Fixes Column” in the New York Times.

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Long-Term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 chrisjo adverse childhood event, childhood trauma, depression, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, PTSD, risky sexual behavior

Long-term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Women who experience domestic violence

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Is Counseling a Part of Good Health Care?

December 13, 2019 chrisjo Comments Off

“Fifty percent of the patients seeing me for cardiac care are really dealing with psychological issues.” So said a cardiac physician in an informal conversation recently. “So, I quiet myself, listen quite a bit, and then watch for an opportunity to counsel the patient about his anxiety, depression, etc.” This comment was made about patients receiving care after a procedure had been completed.

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