Trauma

Unraveling Childhood Trauma Through Parental Guidance: The HealthySteps Approach In the heart of Brooklyn, Teresa Cox-Bates sits in her living room, a testament to the transformative power of parenting support. Her journey, intertwined with the HealthySteps program, reveals a pivotal movement in addressing childhood trauma. Teresa's Struggle and Triumph The story unfolds with Teresa's recollection of her tumultuous childhood after her father's passing—days of scant meals and her mother's battle with alcoholism. Such adversities, termed Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), bear the potential to impair lifelong health. As a mother, Teresa aspired to shield her children from these hardships. Her involvement…