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The Children’s Mental Health eReview promotes use of research in practice and policy in order to improve services for children. Each eReview issue features (i) a review of published research in a specific area related to children’s mental health, and (ii) a collection of responses from different types of service providers regarding use of that research. The primary audience for the eReview is children’s mental health service providers, policy-makers and policy-implementers, but content is appropriate for parents and anyone working with children and families.
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Item The Impact of Trauma on Infants: A Children's Mental Health eReview Summary(2022-04) Michaels, Cari CThis teaching handout summarizes the research in the Children's Mental Health eReview issue "The Impact of Trauma on Infants". See full authorship.Item Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma in Young Children - A Children's Mental Health eReview summary(2022-04) Michaels, Cari CThis teaching handout summarizes the research in the Children's Mental Health eReview issue "Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma in Young Children". See full authorship.Item Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing: A Children's Mental Health eReview summary(2022-04) Michaels, Cari CThis teaching handout summarizes the research in the Children's Mental Health eReview issue "Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing". See full authorship.Item Rural Community Stress: Understanding Risk and Building Resilience - A Children's Mental Health eReview summary(2022-04) Michaels, Cari CThis teaching handout summarizes the research in the Children's Mental Health eReview issue "Rural Community Stress: Understanding Risk and Building Resilience". See full authorship.Item Rural Community Stress: Understanding Risk and Building Resilience(University of Minnesota. Extension., 2021-01) Beehler, Sarah; Corcoran, Frederique; McConkey, Monica; Jasken, Jeri; McIntyre, AlisonItem Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma in young children: What we know and what we can do(University of Minnesota Extension, 2019-06) Lingras, Katherine; Greifer, Maya; Sheikh, Kiran; Fabre, BarbItem Mental Health of Transgender Youth: The Role of Family, School, and Community in Promoting Resilience(University of Minnesota Extension, 2017-04) McGuire, Jenifer; Mahan, Derek; Lacey, Vanessa; Hoelscher, Mary ClarkItem Falling Behind: Understanding the Educational Disparities Faced by Immigrant Latino Students in the U.S.(University of Minnesota Extension, 2016-04) Alvarez, Silvia; Michaels, Cari; Hurtado, Monica; Roldan, Mitch; Duran-Graybow, IsabelItem Children in Common: Ensuring the Emotional Well-being of Children When Parenting Apart(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2015-10) McCann, Ellie; Olson, Kjersti; Hall, Eugene; Giles, Maisha; Onell, Stephen; McCullough, Rose; McGuire, Jenifer; Michaels, CariDespite the growing literature on coparenting and divorce education interventions, little has been written about the practice of delivering courtmandated parent education programs for both divorced and unmarried parents living apart. Through its sustained investment in supporting Minnesota families affected by divorce or separation with its Parents Forever™1 parent education program and its partnership with Hennepin County’s Co-parent Court2 project, University of Minnesota Extension is able to explore the intersection of research about coparenting with the practice of court-mandated parent education programs for both divorcing and separating nevermarried parents. Thus, this article summarizes the latest research findings on selected coparenting issues that have practical importance to both divorcing and nevermarried parents living apart. This article also highlights recent research on the practice of parent education as it affects both divorcing and separated never-married parents, as well as a foundational discussion of coparenting issues and parent-education practice from the experiences and perspectives of parent-education stakeholders. We, the authors, also have included illustrative quotations from stakeholders in the Parents Forever™ program and in Hennepin County Coparent Court — quotations cited in recent studies of the Parents Forever™ program (PF) (Olson, Brady & Marzcak, 2012) and Co-parent Court (CPC) (Hardman, Ruhland & Becher, 2014).Item Parents and stress: Understanding experiences, context, and responses(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2015-05) Cronin, Sarah; Becher, Emily; Christians, Kris Schmiesing; Debb, StephanieHow do parents experience stress? How does the social environment, economic hardship, and the very nature of parenting contribute to a parent's stress and coping? Learn how parents and their families are influenced - physically, cognitively, and emotionally - by their experiences with stress. Find coping strategies and ways to help families as they navigate stressors in their environment. "In our context as urban public educators (who remain largely European-American), we are tasked with reducing bias in our practice in order to reduce the wide gaps in achievement between white students and students of color. Parental stress research acknowledges that the wide variety in parent appraisal of a child’s behavior is largely connected to personality differences and/or family and social norms. Acknowledgment that those family and social norms are culturally mediated rather than universal could lead to further research that attempts to avoid bias" (eReview author K. Christians).Item Children with Incarcerated Parents - Considering Children's Outcomes in the Context of Family Experiences(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2013-06) Shlafer, Rebecca; Gerrity, Erica; Ruhland, Ebony; Wheeler, Marc; Michaels, CariIn this issue, learn about children of incarcerated parents, who are often overlooked in our schools, clinics and social service settings. You'll also learn about some new programs focused on improving the lives of children of incarcerated parents and their families.Item How trauma 'gets under the skin': Biological and cognitive processes of child maltreatment(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium., 2013-03) VanZomeren-Dohm, Adrienne; Ng, Rowena; Howard, Kamyala; Kenney, Molly; Ritchmeier Cyr, Lynde; Gourneau, Jessica; Michaels, CariThis is the fifth issue in a series focusing on trauma and child welfare. This review will discuss:the numerous ways trauma can affect biological and psychological (cognitive and emotional) responses to stress; how these alterations can induce behavioral changes that promote the development of mental health problems; and, how this information can be integrated into intervention strategies to help regulate stress responsivity in children experiencing trauma.Item Risk and Resilience in Homeless Children(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2013-04) Monn, Amy; Casey, Erin; Wenzel, Amanda; Sapienza, Julianna; Kimball, Angie; Mack III, Brownell; Hinz, Elizabeth; Michaels, CariThis is the sixth issue in a series focusing on trauma and child welfare. This issue captures policy and practice that focus on homeless children’s success that foster resilience.Item Attachment Relationships and Adoption Outcome(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2009-08) Michaels, CariResearch has demonstrated the powerful influence of the attachment relationship between parents and their children. How does the nature of this relationship affect children who have experienced trauma in the past or newly developing parent-child relationship with adoptive parents? How does it affect the parent’s experience of parenting? This review summarizes recent research that examines these questions and reveals implications for practice and policy.Item What is Trauma and Why is it Important?(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2010-03) Michaels, CariThis is the first issue in a series focusing on trauma and child welfare systems. This issue defines trauma and describes its significance. Successive issues will highlight childhood trauma in the context of culture and identify ways in which child welfare systems can best respond to children.Item Historical Trauma and Microaggressions: A Framework for Culturally-Based Practice(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2010-10) Michaels, CariThis is the second issue in a series focusing on trauma and child welfare systems. This issue captures the presentation of Dr. Karina Walters on December 4, 2009 titled “Historical Trauma, Microaggressions, and Identity: A Framework for Culturally-Based Practice”, which was part of the Center for Excellence in Children’s Mental Health (CECMH) Lessons from the Field seminar series.Item Creating Trauma-Informed Systems of Child Welfare(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2011-03) Michaels, CariThis is the third issue in a series focusing on trauma and child welfare. This issue addresses systems-level changes that can help improve communication and service delivery and ultimately reduce trauma for children. The pool of literature pertaining to trauma-related systems change is limited. However, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has identified several Essential Elements of Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Practice (http://www.nctsnet.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/CWT3_SHO_EEs.pdf). To better understand how child welfare systems are incorporating these elements into their work, representatives from three different geographical areas were interviewed for this issue. Respondents represent different areas of expertise and utilize different lenses from which they view the child welfare system. Respondents were chosen because of their perspectives about what trauma-informed child welfare looks like as well as their knowledge of specific practices related to assessment, reducing traumatic symptoms, coordination of services, and public policy. This issue illustrates how child welfare systems are changing to better meet the trauma needs of children, with specific attention to policies and practices in MinnesotaItem The Impact of Trauma on Infants(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2012-01) Michaels, CariThis is the fourth issue in a series focusing on trauma and child welfare. This issue captures the presentation of Dr. Alicia Lieberman on May 12, 2010 titled “Child-Parent Psychotherapy in a Cultural Context: Repairing the Effects of Trauma on Early Attachment".