Promoting Prevention, Mitigation and Healing from Childhood Adversity

Abstract

Evidence shows that adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have a negative relationship to poor health outcomes as an adult. Protective factors, such as having a safe, secure, and nurturing relationship (SSNR) have proven to help prevent these long-term effects. Families require support and education to establish a SSNR to prevent, mitigate, and heal these childhood traumas. In order to create opportunities for support and education, barriers, both visible and invisible, will be determined to better understand what resources could be required.