About this handbook
Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect and family difficulties, can affect a child's body, brain, feelings and behaviour long into adult life. This handbook explains what the research shows, and how foster carers can build relationships and resilience that help children recover.
What it covers
- What ACEs are, and where the idea came from
- How trauma affects development
- Attachment, emotions and behaviour
- Effects on health, body and brain
- Responding to adversity
- Building relationships and resilience
Questions about this?
Chat to Rachael or Gareth. No question is too small, and there is no pressure.