"house Talk" W/dr. Lauren D Pitts

Children who’ve experienced domestic violence often meet the diagnostic criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the effects on their brain are similar to those experienced by combat veterans. Domestic violence in childhood is directly correlated with difficulties learning, lower IQ scores, deficiencies in visual-motor skills and problems with attention and memory. And living with domestic violence significantly alters a child’s DNA, aging them prematurely 7-10 years.  That’s just a few of the staggering stats. It is proven that children who have at least one caring, supportive adult in their lives are more likely to build resiliency and cope in positive ways. Why can’t that one adult be you? Join the conversation.