Children who have at least one stable and committed supportive-relationship with a caring adult, have improved resiliency to cope in the midst of adversity, according to studies on relationships and childhood resiliency. One of the benefits is that the power of the relationship can help buffer the negative impacts of toxic-stress, such as chronic exposure to adverse childhood experiences. Exposure to adverse childhood experiences, identified by the CDC.-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, has found that repeated exposure to toxic stress can disrupt the developing brain and have long-term health and mental implications on early development which can last into the adult years. The original ten ACEs identified the following adverse events–abuse: (physical, emotional, sexual), neglect: (physical, and emotional), household dysfunction: mental illness, the mother being treated violently, divorce, incarcerated relative, and substance abuse. Other categories have been since added such as racism, bullying, and community violence. These events are stressful for anyone, but especially those who are more vulnerable to abuse and neglect. The relationship with one’s parent or primary caregiver is a powerful foundation for early attachment. Feeling physically and emotionally safe, having basic needs met, and feeling loved are so important within all relationships, but especially in the formative years of childhood. Supportive adult relationships were identified as one of four key-concepts for developing resiliency by The Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University. The other three include self-efficacy and perceived control, adaptive skills, self-regulation, and utilizing faith, hope, and cultural traditions. Having access to resources, skills, and support helps equip the parent/ caregiver to provide the supportive benefits identified by research. Youth who have at least one supportive adult relationship with their parent/ caregiver tend to have better physical and mental health, improved academic achievement, fewer behavioral problems, lower rates of drinking and drug use, improved feelings about self, and resiliency to cope with stressful or traumatic experiences. These benefits can extend to supportive adult-child relationships with positive role models in the school and community settings. Ideas to Develop Resiliency Through Adult-Child Relationships
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