PSY-8313: Trauma across the Developmental Continuum

Kisiel, C., Summersett-Ringgold, F., Weil, L., & McClelland, G. (2017). Understanding strengths in relation to complex trauma and mental health symptoms within child welfare. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 26(2), 437–451.
This article describes the benefits of early intervention for traumatized children as well as the benefits of using a strengths-based model to help children identify areas of strength and resilience.

Blakemore, T., Herbert, J. L., Arney, F., & Parkinson, S. (2017). The impacts of institutional child sexual abuse: A rapid review of the evidence. Child Abuse & Neglect, 74, 35–48.
This article describes the impact on children when institutional abuse is involved.

Tomaszek, K., & Muchacka-Cymerman, A. (2020). Thinking about my existence during COVID-19, I feel anxiety and awe—The mediating role of existential anxiety and life satisfaction on the relationship between PTSD symptoms and post-traumatic growth. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(19).
This article explores the utility of discussing anxiety and PTG and explores these factors in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gifford, W., Thomas, O., Thomas, R., Grandpierre, V., & Ukagwu, C. (2019). Spirituality in cancer survivorship with First Nations people in Canada. Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(8), 2969–2976.
This article explores spirituality as a resource and path toward growth for some people in the First Nations.