Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Lasting Impact on Health: A Comprehensive Guide
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
Initiate the Difficult Conversation
Healthcare professionals should take the initiative to ask sensitive and challenging questions, as patients often feel embarrassed or ashamed and may not address these topics themselves. By probing into difficult subjects, providers demonstrate their willingness to understand and create a safe space for patients, thereby fostering genuine communication. Recognizing the connection between shame and trauma is crucial, as it is often the shadow cast by negative experiences, indicating that the patient is not at fault for what they endured but rather was subjected to harmful circumstances.
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