Playground Traditions And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, some playground games never go out of style and our Song of the Week.
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Return Of Vandalia And Latest ‘Us & Them’ Explores Childhood Trauma, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Memorial Day weekend brings the return of the Vandalia Gathering at the state capitol. Also, we listen to an excerpt from the latest Us & Them. In this episode, host Trey Kay explores childhood trauma.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCan Early Trauma Last A Lifetime?
Early trauma affects our psychological and physical health and nearly half the children in the U.S. under 18 have experienced trauma. Research continues to help us learn more about the impact of childhood neglect and abuse. In fact, when a child experiences a traumatic event, the consequences can last a lifetime. Childhood trauma can create poor health outcomes later in life.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCan Early Trauma Last A Lifetime?
A 1998 study on Adverse Childhood Experiences (also known as “ACEs”) concluded that traumas early in life can lead to poor health outcomes later on. Today, the findings of the study are considered ground-breaking and have sparked a world-wide social healing movement. But some say using such a rubric to assess a person’s traumatic experiences won’t work for everyone and may simply label and limit their future potential.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChanging our Approach to Children's Mental Health
A California advocacy organization is trying to reinvent America’s approach to children’s mental health. The idea is to remove mental health care from the…
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Report: West Virginia Childhood Adversity Tops US Average
The analysis looked at the percentage of children with Adverse Childhood Experiences – commonly known as ACEs. West Virginia scored higher than the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTeaching Teachers About Trauma Helps Kids Learn
Liam Rusmisel is a different kid this year. On the first day of kindergarten he walked into the classroom, head held high, according to his teachers. This…
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