How are your PCE'S?
What are PCE’s? Christina Bethell of Johns Hopkins University, one of the major researchers on PCE's, defined a positive childhood experience as “feeling safe in our families to talk about emotions and things that are hard and feeling supported during hard times.” Examples of PCEs include:
Being able to talk openly to a family member or as a family about feelings and feel heard, accepted and supported.
Belief that family stood by them during difficult times.
Feeling safe and protected by an adult in the home.
Examples of non-family PCE's include:
Feeling supported by friends.
Having a sense of belonging and connection with a larger group who has “got your back” (e.g. school, church, clubs, neighborhood, etc.).
Enjoyment of participation in community traditions.
Relationship with at least one non-parent adult who takes genuine interest in you.
At ISA we promote the concept of trusted adults during developmental years to assist with PCE’s. Thank you for being a supporter of PCE's towards your child’s wellbeing.
Warm Regards,
Valerie DeGraw
School Counsellor
vdegraw@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk
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