Part 2 of the interview with Hollie Jeffery focuses on the research behind Adverse Childhood Experiences and how trauma affects the body.
Sometimes when a child is upset or hurt, they do not have the words to express what is going on and use complaints of chronic headaches or tummy aches as their “distress signal”. This section dives into the reality that childhood trauma creates a feeling of not being safe, and how individuals experience triggers as they process their journey of healing. The conversation leans into the Awareness and Advocacy at the ACE Institute and what that looks like as a daily practice at the agency.
Resources:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
CDC Study on ACES https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html
If you or someone you care about is experiencing an abusive relationship, you can call Care Lodge on the 24/7 Help Line at 601.693.4673 (HOPE) and speak with an advocate who can help you take your next step toward becoming safe.
If you are not in the east Mississippi/ west Alabama region, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing may use TTY 1-800-787-3224. Visit our website www.carelodge.com for examples of safety plans and a list of all the free services available for victims of domestic violence.