Dr. Mattox, president of the Arkansas Medical Dental Pharmaceutical Association (AMDPA), specializes in helping people “Rise, Shine & Transform” after a fall. In the video below, she speaks about the importance of recognizing the impact of adverse childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior and health, and reforming all communities to help heal and develop resilience rather than continue to traumatize already traumatized people.
“Rise, Shine & Transform”: Healing From a Traumatic Childhood
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