Mending the Tears of Violence, with Dr. Sherry Hamby

Adversity and violence are common in kid’s lives. The cumulative burden creates a lifelong vulnerability to physical and psychological issues. So how do we help kids thrive? What strengths are most important in overcoming adversity? Sherry Hamby, research professor of psychology at the University of the South, discusses trauma’s cumulative impact and how teachers, parents, and child advocates can help kids.

Topics in this episode:

• Adversity and violence in children’s lives (1:39)
• Poly-victimization and the dose response (6:58)
• Resilience (12:06)
• Poly-strengths (16:11)
• Symptom relief is not well-being (20:16)
• The most important strengths (22:46)
• Teacher engagement; how to help kids (35:09)
• How to help kids (39:34))
• Our next episode (47:13)

Links:

Sherry Hamby, Ph.D.,  Life Paths Research Center director and ResilienceCon founder

ACE study

David Finkelhor, Heather A. Turner

National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence

“Polyvictimization: Children’s Exposure to Multiple Types of Violence, Crime, and Abuse”

Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire

Ann S. Masten, Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development

“Sense of Purpose—The Most Important Strength?”

“From Poly-Victimization to Poly-Strengths: Understanding the Web of Violence Can Transform Research on Youth Violence and Illuminate the Path to Prevention and Resilience”

“Poly-victimization, Trauma, and Resilience: Exploring Strengths That Promote Thriving After Adversity” (article in press at interview time)

“Health-related quality of life among adolescents as a function of victimization, other adversities, and strengths”

MMPI

“Developmental Stage of Onset, Poly-Victimization, and Persistence of Childhood Victimization: Impact on Adult Well-Being in a Rural Community–Based Study”

Two-by-Ten

James Pennebaker