Overview
As social workers, we need to be introspective. Journaling provides meaningful self-reflection – a creative path of self-discovery, capturing ideas, feelings, and behavior in unique ways. Your journal will only be read by your instructor.
Instructions
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris quotes Dr. Robert Block, the former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, in arguing, "Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat.” Unfortunately, governmental and agency policies lag behind our understanding.
Review Child Traumatic Stress: What Every Policymaker Should Know
Here is the link in case you have a hard time opening it https://www.nctsn.org/resources/child-traumatic-stress-what-every-policymaker-should-know
Based on your reading, the videos in MyClasses, and Review Child Traumatic Stress: What Every Policymaker Should Know, formulate a brief response to a policymaker explaining the relationship betweeACEs, toxic stress, development and attachment..