Childhood Trauma in Single parents

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among single parents? No reliable universal elevation
Are single parents at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? #N/A
Does it show up differently among single parents? Yes
How might it look different? Rejection, abandonment and sole responsibility may activate older attachment/self-worth patterns
What commonly occurs alongside it? #N/A
What can it be confused with? Adjustment disorder; current abuse; depression
Common screening tool ACE Questionnaire — Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire
Separate screening tool for single parents None
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