Beth Hall Roalstad at Homeward Pikes Peak
Beth Hall Roalstad at Homeward Pikes Peak
6 Lasting Impact of childhood trauma
6 Lasting Impact of childhood trauma
6 Lasting Impact of childhood trauma
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Kathy Orr talks about childhood trauma's lasting effects and the need for early intervention in 'A Place for Everyone'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Childhood Wounds: Kathy Orr on Trauma and Recovery
The earlier you can intervene, the better it is right, because we know we can still teach and we can build those new connections, because we have something called neuroplasticity.
Childhood trauma leaves deep scars, impacting health, emotions, and economic stability well into adulthood. In this episode of 'A Place for Everyone', Kathy Orr, the Executive Director of Peaceful Households, shares her wealth of knowledge on this pressing issue. As a registered nurse and a master trainer of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Orr brings a unique perspective to the conversation.
She discusses her work with the El Paso County Public Health Department, where she reviewed child fatalities and discovered that many were preventable, often linked to neglect and abuse. Orr explains the ACEs study, highlighting the strong link between early trauma and later health problems. She also delves into community-level ACEs, such as economic hardship and neighborhood violence, that further complicate a child's development.
Throughout the episode, Orr emphasizes the importance of early intervention, love, and unconditional support in helping children heal. She touches on neuroplasticity and how new brain connections can be formed to counteract the effects of trauma. Orr also underscores the role of teachers and parents in being aware of their own emotions before responding to children's behaviors. The episode wraps up with insights into Peaceful Households' mission to foster a trauma-responsive community through training sessions for parents and schools.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand childhood trauma and find ways to support affected children.