Adaptive vs Maladaptive Responses to Stress

“Toxic stress defines the problem.  Relational health defines the solution.”  This is the core of the recent revision to the American Academy’s policy statement on toxic stress, and co-author Dr. Andrew Garner joins us to explain how we need to move beyond adverse childhood experiences to discuss and support positive childhood experiences.  The number one element?  The presence of safe, stable, and nurturing relationships, which proactively build the resilience needed to cope with future adversity.