Posts Tagged ‘abuse and neglect’
YOU Can Learn Even More
Listen to Episode 12 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Learn Even More. Jeannine Panzera: Hello, listeners. We’re happy to have you with us for another episode of Henrico CASA’s Vigilant Voices™ podcast. Kristin Blalock: Yes, this is almost like a ‘part two’ to our last episode because we wanted to continue our conversation on…
Read MoreCASA Library: A Place Called Home
Our team at Henrico CASA loves to read… and there’s no better time to read than the summer! In upcoming weeks we’ll be highlighting some of our recent favorites in the hopes that you will enjoy the themes and connections to our work as child advocates. Synopsis There are millions of homeless children in America…
Read MoreCASA Library: Look for Me
Our team at Henrico CASA loves to read… and there’s no better time to read than the summer! In upcoming weeks we’ll be highlighting some of our recent favorites in the hopes that you will enjoy the themes and connections to our work as child advocates. Synopsis Look for Me by Lisa Gardner is a…
Read MoreYOU Can Find Calm Outdoors
Listen to Episode 10 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Find Calm Outdoors. Kristin Blalock: Hello, listeners! We’re glad to have you listening on what we hope is a beautiful day. Jeannine Panzera: Yes, definitely hope it’s nice out because today we’re actually going to be encouraging you to get outside and play. K:…
Read MoreCASA Library: Tiny Beautiful Things
Our team at Henrico CASA loves to read… and there’s no better time to read than the summer! In upcoming weeks we’ll be highlighting some of our recent favorites in the hopes that you will enjoy the themes and connections to our work as child advocates. Synopsis Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life…
Read MoreTrauma Beyond the Brain
Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…
Read MoreTrauma and the Brain: Damage to the Prefrontal Cortex
Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…
Read MoreTrauma and the Brain: An Impaired Hippocampus
Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…
Read MoreTrauma and the Brain: An Overactive Amygdala
Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…
Read MoreStress Can Cause Adverse Childhood Experiences
Stress on a family can come from different sources and take many forms. Some stress is internal to the family, such as domestic violence. Other stressors are external. Sources outside of the home could be situations like unemployment or poverty. Regardless of the source, stress is a risk factor for child abuse and neglect. It…
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