Abstract
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) alter neurological development, immune and metabolic systems, and even DNA, due to enduring negative consequences on health and functioning. These alterations may be transmitted across generations through biological as well as behavioral patterns. Protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) have the potential to buffer the negative effects of ACEs. In this chapter, we describe the neurophysiological effects of early life adversity, and the relationship and resource PACEs that promote resilience and recovery within families struggling with the challenges of intergenerational trauma and adversity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 21-30 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128165119 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128165126 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Abuse and neglect
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Allostasis and allostatic load
- Epigenetic changes
- Infant mental health
- Intergenerational transmission
- Mindful parenting
- Mindfulness
- Neurobiology
- Poverty
- Protective and compensatory experiences