In this episode, Dr. Courtney Snyder, a Holistic Child and Adult Psychiatrist discusses:
- The research into Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and health outcomes (at a population level)
- How early adversity can impact our physiology, biochemistry and thus neurotransmitter functioning
- Why ACEs scores are less meaningful at an individual level
- The role of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) on mitigating the effects of adversity in childhood
- The gift of neuroplasticity and resources to help teach/train/rewire our nervous system to feel safe.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Psychiatry
01:25 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
07:07 Impact of Early Stress on Physiology and Biochemistry
16:27 The Role of Positive Childhood Experiences
21:01 Vulnerability to Trauma and Genetic Factors
22:05 The Power of Positive Experiences in Healing
Positive Adaptive Childhood Experiences Study 2019 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6747474/
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