Pediatrics On Call Relational Health and Trauma-informed Care, Teens’ Understanding of Medical Jargon – Ep. 244
Apr 29, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Moira Szilagyi, a prominent pediatrician from UCLA, Heather Forkey, director of the FACES Clinic, and Jordan Marmet from the University of Minnesota dive into the significance of trauma-informed care and relational health in pediatrics. They unpack how adverse childhood experiences impact teens and emphasize the need for clear communication in healthcare. The trio highlights challenges teens face with medical jargon and introduces strategies for effective communication to enhance their understanding and engagement in their own health.
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Affiliate Support Buffers Toxic Stress
- Children's stress is best managed by turning to others for help, called the affiliate response.
- Lack of supportive relationships leads to harmful toxic stress from prolonged fight or flight responses.
Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
- Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can significantly reduce harm caused by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
- Safe, stable, nurturing relationships are central to building resilience in children.
Practical Trauma-Informed Screening
- Pediatricians must screen efficiently for trauma exposure and symptoms to provide timely care.
- Support families to promote positive experiences to prevent trauma symptoms in children.