Supporting Young Children Exposed to Potentially Traumatic Events: Implications for Early Care and Education Policy

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-126
Author(s):  
Caroline P. Martin ◽  
Jaclyn Russo ◽  
Hayley Goldenthal ◽  
Carmen Holley ◽  
Karen R. Gouze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Early Care And Education ◽  
Early Care ◽  
Potentially Traumatic Events ◽  
Early Childhood Trauma

Every year in the United States, millions of young children under the age of 5 are exposed to potentially traumatic events that threaten their safety, security, and well-being. Decades of scientific research clearly demonstrate the pervasive negative consequences of trauma exposure on young children’s neurocognitive, psychosocial, and physical development, with adverse effects extending into adulthood. In addition, early childhood trauma is now widely recognized as a significant public health concern warranting comprehensive intervention. Federal, state, and private early care and education (ECE) programs serve a large number of the 0 to 5 population and can mitigate the harmful consequences of trauma exposure for children’s health and well-being. The literature on early childhood trauma should guide the creation of policies that strengthen ECE, enabling the delivery of high-quality, equitable, trauma-informed care to young children prior to formal school entry.

The Role of Preschool as a Point of Intervention and Prevention for Trauma-Exposed Children: Recommendations for Practice, Policy, and Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alysse M. Loomis
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Poor Child ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Recommendations For Practice ◽  
Early Childhood Trauma ◽  
Early Trauma

Schools are increasingly being leveraged as intervention points to address childhood trauma due to the well-established links between childhood trauma exposure and poor child well-being outcomes. However, although preschool-aged children experience higher rates of trauma, such as maltreatment and violence exposure, than their older counterparts, there is a dearth of information available related to trauma-informed preschool models. This conceptual article outlines the need for trauma-informed preschool programming and highlights key components of trauma-informed preschool models for young children. This article does so by discussing the known prevalence and impact of early trauma, exploring evidence related to early childhood trauma interventions and trauma-informed education for older children, and outlining recommendations for practice, policy, and research related to trauma-informed preschools.

Quality of care after early childhood trauma and well-being in later life: Child Holocaust survivors reaching old age.

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 514-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisheva van der Hal-van Raalte ◽  
Marinus H. Van IJzendoorn ◽  
Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Holocaust Survivors ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Early Childhood Trauma

Stop Banging Your Head: Changing Self-Injurious Behavior Into Communication

2021 ◽  
pp. 107429562110234
Author(s):  
Cori M. More ◽  
Jennifer Buchter ◽  
Conrad Oh-Young
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Early Care And Education ◽  
Early Care ◽  
Young Children With Disabilities

Self-injurious behavior is prevalent in early childhood impacting up to 53% of young children with disabilities. Once these behaviors are consistently present, they may become resistant to intervention. The purpose of this article is to provide early care and education center providers and family caregivers with ways to effectively reduce self-injurious behavior.

scholarly journals Strengthening the Quality of Preschool, Childcare, and Parenting

2020 ◽  
pp. 204-223
Author(s):  
Soo-Young Hong ◽  
Holly Hatton-Bowers ◽  
Lisa Knoche
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Early Childhood Educators ◽  
Early Care And Education ◽  
Positive Behavior ◽  
Collaborative Partnerships ◽  
Early Care ◽  
Preschool Childcare

Early childhood is a critical period during which children learn to regulate and manage emotions and behaviors, develop and maintain social relationships, and interact effectively with others. In this chapter, the authors describe research-based supports for young children’s emotional well-being and positive behavior, promising strategies and interventions used in early care and education settings, the well-being of early childhood educators that impacts children’s emotional competence, and the importance of engaging families in promoting children’s emotional well-being and positive behavior. This chapter uses a systemic lens and emphasizes the importance of collaborative partnerships between parents and early childhood educators in supporting young children’s emotional well-being and positive behavior.

The Role of Trauma Type and Age in the Relation Between Trauma Exposure and Intelligence

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austen McGuire ◽  
Yo Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Foster Care ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Potentially Traumatic Events ◽  
Iq Scores ◽  
Trauma Type ◽  
Youth In Foster Care

Experiencing potentially traumatic events (PTEs) is associated with deficits in cognitive functioning for youth. Previous research has demonstrated that PTE type may influence the association between PTE experiences and intelligence, such that IQ scores may differ by the type of PTE experienced. Additionally, mixed findings in the literature suggest that these associations might differ by age. The current study examined the association between PTE type and IQ and how age may moderate this association. In a sample of youth in foster care ( N = 328, Mage = 13.25), physical, psychological, and sexual abuse and family PTEs were directly associated with verbal and nonverbal IQ. Age significantly moderated the association between IQ and neglect and academic PTEs. Results suggest that broad PTE grouping methods or failing to account for both maltreatment and general PTEs in samples of youth in foster care may conceal differences in how PTEs relate to intellectual functioning.

Resilience of firefighters exposed to potentially traumatic events: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-232
Author(s):  
Vanessa Laureys ◽  
Marleen Easton
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Potentially Traumatic Events

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to explore the empirical literature on the resilience of firefighters related to potentially traumatic events (PTE). This paper identifies how resilience is defined in this particular research field, reveals trends in applied research methods and examines the main topics addressed in previous research.Design/methodology/approachWeb of Science, PsycARTICLES and Google Scholar databases were searched, as well as a secondary manual screening of the reference lists of all the selected studies and Dutch academic journals. Based on this review, 54 empirical articles were included in the current paper.FindingsFirstly, this paper revealed that there is no consensus in how to define the concept of resilience in this specific research area. A second observation was that most of the selected studies used a quantitative, cross-sectional research design. Finally, the 54 empirical studies provided insights on six topics: the role of the organization, demographic factors, personal characteristics, coping strategies, social support and the reactions of firefighters in the aftermath of PTE. Comparing the empirical results was challenged by the different interpretations and denominations of the concept of resilience and the myriad of measurement techniques applied across the selected articles.Originality/valueThis literature review discovered some promising avenues for future research regarding resilience of firefighters. Moreover, it demonstrated that studying resilience is particularly interesting as the identification of supporting factors leads to a better understanding of how to enhance the well-being, job satisfaction and job performance of firefighters.

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