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Resilience

Gail Hornor

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |April 24, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    Children respond differently to trauma due to resilience. Understanding resilience, its neurobiology, and interventions is crucial for pediatric nurse practitioners caring for children exposed to adverse childhood experiences.

    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Neurobiology
    • Pediatric Nursing

    Background:

    • Children exhibit unique responses to psychosocial trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
    • Responses to toxic stress vary significantly, ranging from apparent unaffectedness to psychological, behavioral, and physical health consequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define resilience and stress in the context of childhood trauma.
    • To explore the neurobiological underpinnings of resilience.
    • To examine interventions that promote resilience in children for pediatric nurse practitioners.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on resilience, stress, and neurobiology.
    • Exploration of evidence-based interventions for promoting resilience.

    Main Results:

    • Resilience is a key factor explaining differential responses to trauma.
    • Understanding the neurobiology of resilience informs intervention strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric nurse practitioners must grasp the concept of resilience to support children exposed to trauma.
    • Interventions aimed at fostering resilience can mitigate negative outcomes from adverse childhood experiences.

    Keywords:
    Traumaresiliencestress

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