5-2 Journal: Reflection II Department of Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University PSY 314: Disorders of Child/Adolescence 09:11:24 GMT -05:00 5-2 Journal: Reflection II The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survey surprised me in a positive way because I thought my score would be a lo...
According to Esaki & Larkin Holloway (2013) the mean ACE score for a sample of 94
social workers was 2. Behavioral healthcare professionals are associated with having higher
ACE scores than the general population. This is further proven by Steen and associates (2020),
they also indicated that the mean ACE score out of a sample of 5540 social workers was 2.1. I
currently work as a behavioral therapist and with my score being 3, it was higher than the
averages of the behavioral health professionals in the two studies. Due to personal experiences
with trauma, individuals who have higher ACE scores may be well-suited for the behavioral
health industry. We have a profound awareness of trauma and hardship, which fosters empathy
and gives them a distinct perspective when working with clients who have had similar
difficulties. Additionally, to service clients seeking advice and assistance, the professional's
own resiliency in overcoming hardship may act as a source of inspiration and an indicator of
hope.
My personal experiences may have a variety of effects on my current and future
employment in the field of behavioral health. First, while dealing with clients who have
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