Adverse Childhood Experiences: What it means for you

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1 The Public Health Network Cymru Conference Adverse Childhood Experiences: What it means for you Dr Aneta D. Tunariu Head of Psychological Interventions University of East London

2 ACEs: contributions from Positive Psychology principles & research Asset based or positive approach to theory and practice The term positive used to denote an appreciative- vs. a deficit-centred model of psychological and organisational query Commitment to identifying and promoting the conditions and processes that contribute to flourishing and optimal functioning of people, communities and institutions (Gable & Haidt, 2005). Applications of Positive Psychology e.g., children s development: greater use of intrinsic motivation, positive affect, creativity, personal strengths & resilience in schools. children s counselling: emphasize hope, meaning, and self-healing. job satisfaction: optimised work environment, optimised performance including - authentic rewards at work (flow; impact; wellbeing) improvement of organizations: empowering, trust, belonging, shared goals & inclusive social ethics 2

3 Growth through adversity. Resilience & Self Actualisation I am I can I share I enjoy My choices Positive Emotions Sense of justice Hope Purpose Positive Relationships Emotional Regulation Skills Self awareness & Self value Community Belonging Relational Skills 3

4 WORKSHOP 2: Positive Psychology in my practice Topics for discussion: Positive Psychology Asking different questions: What works well in spite of? Skills for change, skills for growth: working with positive & negative emotions How can I develop my resilience and wellness so that I can improve my professional impact on others? [Small group discussions] 4

5 ACEs: contributions from Positive Psychology principles & research Both the why & the how questions Appreciative Enquiry Approach: asking different questions The what is working well in spite of. (e.g., Boniwell, 2017) Appreciate what works well Capitalise on positive emotions Overcome circular thinking Re-craft using strengths Nurture creativity 5

6 Appreciative Enquiry Approach: asking different questions The why questions (Grant, 2006) The how questions What are your thoughts about this problem? How do you react when you have those thoughts? What impact is thinking about this issue having on you? What are your thoughts about this possible solution? How do you react when you have those thoughts? What impact is thinking about this issue having on you? 6

7 The impact of asking why or how questions findings Solution-focused (SF) is more optimal than Problem-focused (PF) More Positive Affect & Greater understanding of goal/needs Positive Affect has big impact on mood and on action planning Combined effects of PA+SF are best conditions for: self-efficacy goal progression action planning feeling good is beneficial feeling good + clear goals = most optimal (Grant, 2006) 7 Dr Aneta D. Tunariu

8 Positive emotions a domino effect Positive : Negative Ratio > 2.9 : 1 Positive emotions signal health and well-being. Positive emotions: generate well-being, sustain health, and promote psychological conditions for success.

9 Appreciative Enquiry Approach: asking different questions It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found (Winnicott, 1958) Strengths questions What is the best thing about you? When are you at your best? What brings out your best? What is your most significant achievement? World Economic Forum 9

10 Appreciative Enquiry Approach: asking different questions The Reflective self Ability to think about ourselves: who we are, choices we make, what we want to become Process for self enhancement including ethical accountability Maintaining a positive attitude towards the self is fundamental for wellbeing and self care 10

11 Appreciative Enquiry Approach: concluding thoughts Why does man not see things? He is himself standing in the way: he conceals things (Nietzsche, Daybreak, 1881: 438) Challenge = Opportunity Optimise strengths 11

12 We first develop habits, then habits develop us. Thank you Dr Aneta D. Tunariu Head of Subject for Psychological Interventions University of East London

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