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{"title":"Emotional Abuse in Childhood and Social Anxiety Symptoms in Adulthood: Examining the Role of Self-Compassion.","authors":"Zhuoma Ciren, Elsie Ong","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00870-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00870-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Childhood emotional abuse has been consistently linked to internalizing difficulties, including social anxiety; however, findings regarding its relative contribution compared to other forms of maltreatment have been mixed. Moreover, little is known about the psychological processes that may account for this association.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The present study aimed (a) to re-examine the association between childhood emotional abuse and adult social anxiety while accounting for co-occurring forms of maltreatment, and (b) to explore whether self-compassion is indirectly associated with this relationship.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>A total of 143 adults aged 18-46 years (M = 23.26, SD = 2.90; 79.0% female) completed self-report online measures assessing childhood maltreatment, self-compassion, and social anxiety symptoms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Hierarchical multiple regression was used to examine the relative contribution of emotional abuse to social anxiety after controlling for other maltreatment types. Indirect effects were tested using PROCESS Model 4. Emotional abuse emerged as the strongest predictor of social anxiety symptoms, accounting for unique variance beyond other forms of childhood maltreatment (β = .32, p < .001). Lower self-compassion was statistically associated with both greater emotional abuse exposure and higher social anxiety, yielding a significant indirect effect (indirect effect = .12, SE = .05, 95% CI [.04, .25]).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings highlight the salience of childhood emotional abuse potentially reflecting chronic interpersonal invalidation in relation to adult social anxiety. Results suggest that self-compassion may represent a clinically relevant target for interventions aimed at individuals with histories of emotional abuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1283-1294"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546262/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Developing a Suicide Prevention Intervention for Youth with Maltreatment Histories: Challenges and Opportunities.","authors":"Erinn B Duprey, Camille R Quinn, Elizabeth D Handley, Micah Mitchell, Angelise Radney, Catherine Cerulli","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00868-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00868-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents and emerging adults who experience child maltreatment and involvement in the child welfare system have a higher risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs; Dunn et al., 2013; Johnson et al., 2002). Selective prevention interventions, which target individuals or groups with elevated risk (Munoz et al., 1996), are critical to reduce suicide-related outcomes in youth with maltreatment exposure. This study provides preliminary qualitative data from youth providers (e.g., case workers and mental health clinicians) on challenges and opportunities for suicide prevention for youth who experience child maltreatment, in order to inform future preventive efforts. We collaborated with community organizations serving maltreated and system-involved youth (i.e., adolescents and young adults) to conduct three focus groups (<i>N</i> = 17) and 10 interviews (<i>N</i> = 10) with providers across two geographically different sites. Several themes emerged from our data regarding barriers for suicide prevention with youth with maltreatment histories, as well as opportunities and future directions for suicide prevention interventions. Research-practice partnerships can facilitate the development, implementation, acceptability, and feasibility of suicide prevention programs for youth with histories of maltreatment exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13089985/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147724076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysing Staff Perspectives on Parent/Carer Partnerships in an English Trauma Informed School.","authors":"Aisling Culshaw","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00849-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00849-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study analyses staff perspectives on parent/carer partnerships in a trauma informed primary school in Northwest England. The research draws from broader research on trauma informed practices in education but focuses specifically on one emergent theme: Parent/Carer Partnerships. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with staff at a school characterised by high levels of deprivation, complex needs and a strong and embedded trauma informed ethos, the study analyses how partnerships with parents/carers are created and sustained. The study's findings are discussed in relation to existing literature on trauma informed practice in education and concludes that staff adopt holistic, culturally aware and emotionally attuned approaches that position parents/carers as paramount in supporting children's learning and development. However, these efforts are often constrained by systemic pressures such as educational bureaucracy and performativity pressures. The study argues for deeper, contextually informed engagement with families as key to effective trauma informed practice in education, where sustained investment in staff training and support enables and advocates for traditional, deficit-based assumptions towards vulnerable children and their families to be challenged. The study contributes to a growing evidence base on the central role of schools in supporting vulnerable families through inclusive, restorative and relational practices, key aspects of practice that is trauma informed.</p><p><strong>Supplementary information: </strong>The online version contains supplementary material available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00849-8.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1709-1719"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546194/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Trauma-informed E-learning Training for Community Youth Workers.","authors":"Majidullah Shaikh, Corliss Bean, Kieran McBride, Lou Bergholz","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00862-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00862-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>E-learning programs may promote learning and adoption of trauma-informed approaches. The study explored staff's learning from participating in an online trauma-informed training, using mixed methods. From a total of 457 trainees who completed the program, 90 provided complete data in the evaluation of their post-program satisfaction and pre-post changes in knowledge and attitudes, and 18 of these participants also completed 3-month follow-up assessments of their knowledge, attitudes, and use of trauma-informed practices. Interviews were conducted with four participants to elaborate on these factors as well as perceived outcomes of their training on youth. Findings indicated that staff valued the training opportunity, reported gains in relevant knowledge and attitudes, and reported successes in applying training content to practice. Findings supported the notion that trauma-informed training can be a promising way to build community program staff's capacities in trauma-informed practice and apply these philosophies and strategies in their work.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1253-1270"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546193/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trauma Care: Teaching Recovery Technique (TRT) to Children and Adolescent Refugees: A Systematic Review on Effectiveness.","authors":"Claudia Wild, Sabine Kampmüller, Petra Krenn-Maritz, Veronika Dobler","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00851-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00851-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic experiences are a predictor of ill mental health, in particular posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety. The Children and War Foundation has developed a trauma-focused cognitive behavioural programme (TF-CBT) - the Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) - a group intervention for children and adolescents exposed to war, violence, and displacement. This article aims to review and synthesise the current evidence on the effectiveness of TRT programmes. A systematic review of published studies (RCTs and case series) was conducted based on a systematic search in three databases (Medline via Pubmed, INAHTA, Cochrane Library). Eleven studies were identified: seven randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and four before-after case series, with 3,149 participants. Across studies, TRT was found to reduce PTSD symptoms, with CRIES-8 or CRIES-13 scores improving between 3- and 14 points post-intervention, and up to 12 points at follow-up (3-6 months). Evidence for reductions in psychological distress and depressive symptoms (measured via SDQ and DSRS) was less consistent. The risk of bias was low to moderate in the studies. The results show consistent effects across studies. The evidence supports the TRT programme as an effective, scalable, and low-cost intervention for reducing trauma symptoms among refugee children and adolescents. Future research should aim to strengthen the evidence base with longer-term outcomes, explore moderators of effect, and enhance inclusion of underrepresented groups such as girls.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1695-1708"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546187/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Forms of Trauma and Youth Social-Emotional Problems: Examining Indirect Effects of Perceived Social Support.","authors":"Lucia Sun, Stephanie Fredrick, Lyndsay Jenkins, Sonya Kaminski","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00864-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00864-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents who experience some type of trauma may have different perceptions of social support, which could affect their ability to cope through the traumatic experience. The current study aims to understand the relationship between different types of trauma and social support; as well as, the indirect effect social support between the relationship of types of trauma and social-emotional problems. Two hundred and sixty-nine high school students participated in this study from a high school in the southeast region of the United States (45.4% males, 47.6% females, 2.2% transgender, 2.2% gender nonconforming, 2.6% other). Data were analyzed using path analysis. Results found that only experiencing interpersonal trauma was significant and negatively associated to parent, close friend, and classmate support. Experiencing non-interpersonal trauma was only significant and negatively associated with parent support. Indirect effects were found in the relationship between both parent support and interpersonal and non-interpersonal trauma when social-emotional problems were added into the model. There were no significant indirect effects for classmate or close friend support between interpersonal trauma and social-emotional problems. With these negative perceptions of social support, it is important for schools to consider providing social-emotional curriculum and restorative practices, particularly for students who have experienced interpersonal trauma, that could potentially increase perceptions of social support and trust among peers and teachers. Additionally, interventions including families, such as psychoeducation for caregivers, trauma-informed therapy with caregiver sessions, and/or family therapy, may be important to improve adolescent perceptions of parent support and reduce risk of social-emotional difficulties.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1681-1693"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546243/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lay Counselor Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): A Systematic Review.","authors":"Laura B Godfrey, Nevita George, Amy Hyoeun Lee","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00852-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00852-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lay counselor delivery of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) may be a promising strategy to increase access to trauma-focused care and prevent trauma-related health disparities among youth in low-resource settings in the United States. This pre-registered systematic review sought to synthesize <i>how</i> TF-CBT has been tailored for lay counselor delivery globally, which can inform broader dissemination. Specifically, we examined (1) the modification process, (2) treatment modifications, and (3) implementation strategies (e.g., training and supervision) to support lay counselor delivery of TF-CBT. In May 2024, a literature search was conducted across PsycINFO, PubMed, MEDLINE, and PILOTS. Grey literature was identified through Google Scholar and ProQuest. A narrative synthesis summarized findings by research question. Ten trials (21 articles) met inclusion criteria and described modifications or implementation strategies for lay counselor-delivered TF-CBT. All trials implemented culturally tailored versions of TF-CBT, with most (90%) conducted in low- and middle-income countries. The modification process relied on input from local experts through community-researcher collaborations. TF-CBT modifications were contextual (e.g., modality) or surface-level (e.g., language), with no trials reporting modifications to core components. Implementation strategies included enhancing training and supervision, addressing implementation barriers, and preserving counselor wellbeing. Findings suggest that TF-CBT can be successfully delivered by lay counselors with peripheral modifications, enhanced counselor supports, and strong community partnerships. This review provides a foundation for future research aimed at disseminating lay counselor-delivered TF-CBT in low-resource settings - a critical direction to close the mental health treatment gap and promote health equity in the United States and globally.</p><p><strong>Supplementary information: </strong>The online version contains supplementary material available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00852-z.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1645-1663"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Natural Disasters on Youth Mental Health: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Raquel María González García, Helal Uddin, Tatiana Cuartas-Álvarez, Esther González García, Nur A Habiba Mukta, Rafael Castro-Delgado","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00853-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00853-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background Natural disasters have a significant impact on the mental health of affected populations, particularly children and young people. The reported risks have become more severe as environmental and climate challenges increase. Thus, it is imperative to identify vulnerable groups to design early warning and effective interventions. This study aimed to synthesize evidence on how natural disasters affect the mental health of young people (aged 15-24 years) and to explore factors influencing their vulnerability and resilience. Methods Four databases, namely PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, and Web of Science, were searched using pre-established keywords to find peer-reviewed English-language studies. Using predefined eligibility criteria, two reviewers independently examined the titles, abstracts, and full texts. Rayyan software was used for screening. For quantitative articles, we used the National Institutes of Health Quality Assessment Tool (NIH-QAT), and for qualitative studies, we used the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist. Additionally, the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was applied to mixed-method studies. Results A total of 97 articles were extracted from the database search. 70 articles were assessed by title and abstract, and 58 were eligible for full-text review. Finally, 33 studies were included: 14 cohort studies, 16 cross-sectional studies, 1 qualitative study, and 2 mixed methods studies. Most were rated \"good\" in terms of methodological quality but had a significant risk of bias. The findings reported that young people exposed to natural disasters experience stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation or behaviors. Identified risk factors included female gender, older adolescence, low socioeconomic status, direct disaster exposure, family member loss, displacement, lack of social support, and substance abuse. Resilience was variably defined and did not always indicate well-being, but in some contexts, it reflected forced or adaptive coping. Conclusions Natural disasters have an adverse impact on young mental health, increasing the risk of stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. Strengthening community and school-based support systems, implementing psychological first aid, and ensuring access to early and sustained mental health interventions are critical. Long-term mental health outcomes are influenced by the availability of social, institutional, and healthcare resources. Reducing psychological harm requires coordinated efforts involving caregivers, educational institutions, health systems, and community stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Supplementary information: </strong>The online version contains supplementary material available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-026-00853-y.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1665-1679"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"I was so Disconnected\": The Role of Social Bonds in Surviving Childhood Maltreatment.","authors":"Samantha A Manuel, Lynne M Vieraitis","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00855-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00855-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Childhood maltreatment literature predicts that victims of childhood trauma are at greater risk of engaging in antisocial behavior throughout adolescence and adulthood. However, some survivors refrain from antisocial behavior and develop into resilient, productive members of society. Based on interviews with 24 voluntary participants aged 26 to 70 years (<i>M</i> = 43.3 years, <i>SD =</i> 11.3 years), we explore the turning points throughout the life course to understand how social bonds were broken and rebuilt to prevent antisocial behavior. The findings suggest that protective factors to social bonds established earlier in the life course increased the likelihood that survivors of childhood maltreatment refrained from participation in antisocial behaviors through adulthood. Participants' attachments to external emotional supports, commitment to their future and personal goals, involvement in prosocial activities, and belief systems were all described to be deeply impactful on inhibiting participation in antisocial behavior. Furthermore, the protective factors of social bonds naturally intersect with one another, and can have an amplifying and compounding influence on each other. These protective factors highlighted the intersectionality of social bonds as they promote resilience in survivors of childhood maltreatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1235-1251"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546268/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adverse Childhood Experiences and Intimate Partner Violence: A Life Course Perspective.","authors":"Christine H Descartes, Amanda Chin Pang, Ann Diaz","doi":"10.1007/s40653-026-00835-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40653-026-00835-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can significantly affect future intimate relationships. Through a life course theoretical lens, this study aimed to understand how ACEs impact adult intimate partner violence (IPV). Using a qualitative research approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted on 8 victims/survivors of IPV and 2 male advocates for IPV. The data were analysed using content analysis, revealing commonalities in the perception and experiences of survivors on the long-term impact of ACEs on IPV. Several themes related to both the early direct experiences of the victim and indirect experiences of the perpetrator emerged, such as trust/mistrust, poor parent-child attachment/bond, and the increased risk of experiencing future IPV. The findings are consistent with previous research and emphasize the need to critically explore the childhood experiences of perpetrators and victims of IPV for early intervention and prevention. Recommendations for future research and intervention strategies targeted at reducing ACEs were proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":44763,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma","volume":"19 3","pages":"1219-1234"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13546234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148901146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}