Healing the Long-term Effects of Childhood Adversity

Two thirds of people have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, from the likes of bereavement and divorce to abuse and neglect. In The Deepest Well Dr Burke Harris reveals the science behind childhood adversity and offers a new way of understanding the adverse events that affect us throughout our lifetime. Based on her own groundbreaking clinical work and public leadership, Dr Burke Harris shows us how we can disrupt this cycle through interventions that help retrain the brain and body, foster resilience, and help children, families, and adults live healthier, happier lives. Listen to the NPR broadcast about this research and how schools are changing as a result https://www.npr.org/the-deepest-well-healing-the-long-term-effects-of-childhood-adversity 

I learned so much from this book especially "Living with the Bear" which causes a dysregulated stress response that can be a daily pattern for some students. Dr. Burke also talks about all the physical health risks for students with early trauma. I hope all school counselors will read this book.