A Community-Engaged Exploration of Childhood Adversity and Resilience to Inform Mental Health Intervention.

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Title:	A Community-Engaged Exploration of Childhood Adversity and Resilience to Inform Mental Health Intervention.
Authors:	Boyd, Danielle Pester, Lappan, Sara, Files, Martez, Redmond, Mallory, Coleman, Monica
Source:	Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology. Winter2024, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p2-21. 20p.
Subjects:	Adverse childhood experiences, Community-based participatory research, Psychiatric research, Psychological resilience, Research personnel
Abstract:	This study investigated a link between adverse community environments and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) using the pair of ACEs (POA) framework to better understand community members' perspectives on how they were impacted across the lifespan by their childhood experiences. In addition, we identified mitigating factors that played a role for participants in building individual and community resilience. Researchers used a community-based participatory research approach with qualitative methodology to explore the experiences of 15 community members. Nine themes emerged related to both adversity and protective factors across family, community, institutional, and structural levels. Findings have implications for the counseling profession in terms of practice, advocacy, and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This study investigated a link between adverse community environments and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) using the pair of ACEs (POA) framework to better understand community members' perspectives on how they were impacted across the lifespan by their childhood experiences. In addition, we identified mitigating factors that played a role for participants in building individual and community resilience. Researchers used a community-based participatory research approach with qualitative methodology to explore the experiences of 15 community members. Nine themes emerged related to both adversity and protective factors across family, community, institutional, and structural levels. Findings have implications for the counseling profession in terms of practice, advocacy, and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	21598142
DOI:	10.33043/z3c4dz9212