NURS 3130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 27: American Psychiatric Association, Psychological Trauma, Elder Abuse
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Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will be emotionally injured. One explanation for the variability in experiencing psychological trauma is resilience. Resilience reduces the impact of risk factors and enhances the ability to bounce back and recover from stressful experiences. The stronger the resilience, the less likely the individual will experience reactions that lead to maladaptive behaviors and outcomes (ursano et al. , 2014). An important mental health promotion nursing strategy is enhancing resilience, especially for persons with mental and/or substance abuse problems. Resilience develops in association with a positive self-concept and self-worth, a feeling of being in control one"s life, and a feeling of power. Resilience is acquired over time, beginning in early childhood, as positive problem-solving, communication, and coping skills are learned. Some children seem more resilient to trauma and are able to cope quite well with traumatic events (weems & graham, 2014). Positive family and community support also play a role in developing resilience.
