Screening for adverse childhood experiences

Children ages 5 and under have greater odds of experiencing anxiety, depression or behavioral problems as a result of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as neglect or substance misuse in the home, according to research published in the April Journal of Counseling & Development. Exposure to ACEs can have lifelong negative impacts on any child; however, the new findings highlight the importance of counselors being aware of ACEs and their prevalence rates, and how experiencing ACEs impacts mental and behavioral health outcomes — even for very young children. Counselors should consider having parents complete an ACE assessment for all children, regardless of age, the authors suggest. Best practices include explaining the limits of ACEs confidentiality, discussing results in a trauma-informed manner, and collaborating in treatment planning.

FEATURED ARTICLE: Volume 101 ■ Number 2 ■ April 2023

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Kaprea F. Johnson, Shonn Cheng, Dana L. Brookover, and Brett Zyromski 

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Best Practice 
Meta-Analysis of Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
Sarah A. Silveus, Michael K. Schmit, Joy Teles Oliveira, and Lindsey E. Hughes

Research Articles
A Meta-Analysis of Neurofeedback for Treating Substance Use Disorders 
G. Michael Russo, Samantha Smith, and Katharine R. Sperandio 

Black Women’s Help-Seeking and Self-Care Strategies: A Phenomenological Exploration
Melany J. Silas and Derek X. Seward

Lived Experiences of Utilizing Cultural Resiliency to Navigate Traumatic Loss 
Jessica Meléndez Tyler, Nancy E. Thacker Darrow, Aisha B. Outlaw, and Jennifer P. Guffin

Junfei Lu, Dana Brickham, Brian J. Jaeger, and Chu-Ling Lo

Assessment and Diagnosis
Profiles of Participation in School Bullying: Association With Student Well-Being 
Isak Kim, Hye Yeon Lee, Jun Sung Hong, JoLynn V. Carney, and Richard J. Hazler 

Adverse Childhood Experiences as Context for Youth Assessment and Diagnosis
Kaprea F. Johnson, Shonn Cheng, Dana L. Brookover, and Brett Zyromski  

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