The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Emotion Regulation in Adult Romantic Relationships

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dc.contributor.authorRogers, Shelby
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-09T20:22:09Z
dc.date.available2026-01-09T20:22:09Z
dc.date.issued2025-12
dc.description.abstractThis capstone examines the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on emotion regulation in adult romantic relationships. Specifically, it investigates how ACEs influence emotion regulation abilities and their relational consequences in adulthood through an attachment theory perspective. The main question of this project is: How does exposure to ACEs affect emotion regulation and co-regulation in adult romantic relationships? To answer this, relevant peer-reviewed literature from the past five years was collected, analyzed, and synthesized in a literature review. The methodology used is literature review. A thematic analysis was performed to identify and develop key themes. What were the findings? This review and analysis critiqued existing research methodology and highlighted significant gaps and limitations. The capstone concludes with recommendations for clinical practice, emphasizing suitable modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Narrative Therapy, and integrating trauma-informed approaches in working with populations exposed to ACEs.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/5115
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectadverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
dc.subjectemotion regulation
dc.subjectattachment theory
dc.subjectrelationships
dc.subjectcouples
dc.subjectchildhood maltreatment
dc.subjectdevelopmental trauma
dc.subjectmental health
dc.titleThe Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Emotion Regulation in Adult Romantic Relationships
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling Psychology
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