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Abstract
Foster youth often experience complex trauma, instability, and systematic inequities that contribute to long-term mental health challenges. This conceptual review synthesizes evidence from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and applied practice to examine how Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) can support trauma recovery among foster youth. Drawing from recent Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and applied practice, this conceptual review synthesizes evidence showing that MBIs reduce Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relational trust. The paper highlights the need for culturally responsive adaptations that align mindfulness practices with the lived experiences and values of racially and ethnically diverse foster youth. Evidence from school-based, digital, and community programs demonstrates that integrating mindfulness into child welfare and educational systems can promote self-awareness, empowerment, and psychological well-being. Attention is given to long-term outcomes, including the potential for sustained improvements in self-concept, coping, and relational functioning. The article concludes with implementation strategies and policy directions to embed trauma-informed, culturally grounded MBIs within foster care settings. By investing in training, community engagement, and longitudinal research, stakeholders can strengthen resilience and promote healing for youth with histories of trauma.
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Underpinned by a biopsychosocial approach, the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma presents original research and prevention and treatment strategies for understanding and dealing with symptoms and disorders related to the psychological effects of trauma experienced by children and adolescents during childhood and where the impact of these experiences continues into adulthood. The journal also examines intervention models directed toward the individual, family, and community, new theoretical models and approaches, and public policy proposals and innovations. In addition, the journal promotes rigorous investigation and debate on the human capacity for agency, resilience and longer-term healing in the face of child and adolescent trauma. With a multidisciplinary approach that draws input from the psychological, medical, social work, sociological, public health, legal and education fields, the journal features research, intervention approaches and evidence-based programs, theoretical articles, specific review articles, brief reports and case studies, and commentaries on current and/or controversial topics. The journal also encourages submissions from less heard voices, for example in terms of geography, minority status or service user perspectives.
Among the topics examined in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma:
The effects of childhood maltreatment
Loss, natural disasters, and political conflict
Exposure to or victimization from family or community violence
Racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation or class discrimination
Physical injury, diseases, and painful or debilitating medical treatments
The impact of poverty, social deprivation and inequality
Barriers and facilitators on pathways to recovery
The Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma is an important resource for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and academics whose work is centered on children exposed to traumatic events and adults exposed to traumatic events as children.
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