Jeff Friedman
Jeff Friedman
Nurture Changes Nature and Resilience Is Resistance
Nurture Changes Nature and Resilience Is Resistance
Nurture Changes Nature and Resilience Is Resistance
Tuesday 26th May 2020
Jeff Friedman shares his research on resilience from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), emphasizing imagination and societal engagement. Listen for insights.
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Jeff Friedman
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Resilience from Adverse Childhood Experiences: Jeff Friedman’s Groundbreaking Research
Rather than viewing [people who have experienced ACEs] from the perspective of what's wrong with somebody, [the trauma-informed ideology is] looking at them from the perspective of what happened to them.
How do some people bounce back from tough childhoods while others struggle? In this episode of the 'Trauma Informed Podcast', Jeff Friedman shares his pioneering research on resilience in the face of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Jeff starts by tracing the history of trauma and trauma-informed practices, shedding light on how trauma responses can vary widely depending on the context.
He explains the dose-response relationship between ACEs and negative outcomes, noting that many people who endure these experiences still manage to thrive. Rather than asking what's wrong with those who have experienced ACEs, Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding what happened to them. Through his grounded theory analysis, he explores how imagination and prosocial engagement can bolster resilience.
Jeff also connects personal struggles with broader societal issues, highlighting how involvement in larger causes can help individuals make sense of their experiences. He wraps up with a powerful discussion on psychotherapy as a form of private truth-telling, punctuated by a poignant quote from Tupac about roses growing from concrete. Tune in to learn more about fostering resilience and recovery from trauma and addiction.