Search results for: what is child trauma
Childhood Trauma and ACE’s
In the 1990’s the Center for Disease Control discovered an exposure that dramatically increased the risk for developing 7 out of the 10 leading causes of death. In high doses it effects: Brain development The immune system The endocrine system And even how our DNA is read and translated What the risk is and is…
Read MoreHelping Children Cope with Traumatic Events
I just read an article from the National Institute of Mental Health that gave many good suggestions for helping children who have been traumatized. I thought I would share with you a few of the sections from that report. Click on the link if you would like to read the entire article. The first helpful…
Read MoreWhat is Child Trauma
“Child trauma” refers to a dangerous or life threatening event that happens to a child. This type of event may also happen to someone your child knows and your child is affected as a result of seeing or hearing about the other person being hurt. When these experiences happen, your child may become very overwhelmed and feel…
Read MoreChildhood Trauma and the Pandemic
I just read a good article concerning children and how some may react traumatically to the covid pandemic. I thought I would summarize two helpful parts of this article: A) typical reactions some children can have, and B) when should parents consider professional help. If you would like to read the entire article please click…
Read MoreChild Trauma Coronovirus
I just finished reading the Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Family Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) authored by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). The article addressed many child trauma coronavirus concerns, including physical, social and emotional. I encourage you to read the entire article but I am going to write this blog…
Read More