In Week 5 of Childhood Trauma Theory, Treatment & Recovery (CHFS‑3020) at Empire State University, students examine how resilience develops in children who have experienced toxic stress or trauma. This week’s discussion introduces the fulcrum model, a framework that helps explain why some children move toward positive adaptation while others struggle. Students also explore the individual, family, and community factors that influence resilience, along with the broader supports and programs needed to strengthen children’s capacity to recover and thrive.
1. Based on what you learned from the videos and readings, explain what the fulcrum represents and how it helps us to understand
resilience in children who have experienced toxic stress or trauma.
2. What are some individual (child) and family factors that help
determine whether the child moves toward positive outcomes or negative outcomes
after facing adversity or trauma?
3. What are some resources that communities and societies need
to help improve the resilience of children?
4. What programs or services would you propose in your own community to help build resilience among children? Explain why you believe these services are needed and how they would help.
This week emphasizes how resilience is shaped by a combination of internal strengths, supportive relationships, and community resources. As you continue through the course, our team is here to provide clear explanations, structured academic support, and step‑by‑step guidance to help you understand these concepts with confidence.
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