Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds...
If you experienced childhood trauma, it may come as a surprise that the traumatic problems you had when you were little are still present when you’re an adult. You may worry that your childhood trauma will ruin your happiness, relationships, or even other professional areas of your life. Pe...
Maltreatment, whether through war or child abuse, can transform how a person responds to adversity later, and leave them at higher risk to physical illness, although not everyone reacts the same way. Scientists are trying to figure out the complex biology that connects childhood trauma with ill ...
Childhood trauma has profound impact on the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, social, and physical functioning of children. Developmental experiences determine the organizational and functional status of the mature brain. The impact of rruumufic experiences on the development and function of the br...
How does trauma affect child development?Traumatic Event:An occurrence that jeopardizes our bodily or emotional well-being. It is frequently seen as a danger to one's life. Physical/emotional abuse, sexual assault, combat/war, car accidents, or natural catastrophes are all examples of trauma....
Understanding the neurobiological effects of childhood adversity can help us understand and treat its long-termpsychological effects. Evidence suggests that these particularly affect the main stress regulation system, known as thehypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The activity of this system can be measur...
Jeanette Betancourt: First, it’s shifting our way of thinking about early childhood. We often look at the impact of trauma on school-age children. Once they get into school, yes, children can express their feelings more, and they are able to tell you more. But the little ones—especia...
“Sharing a part of your life with us meant a lot to me. The way you talked to us about your life made me feel good about myself for once. You said lots of powerful stuff.” –Sonya P. “Derek Clark is such a blessing for what he does. He gives hope to all...
Think of it like this: childhood trauma occurs when we go through situations that overwhelm our ability to cope. It can be the result of neglect, abuse, witnessing violence, or going through really challenging events like a major loss or a serious accident. Why Does It Matter? Well, childh...
network which helps us process self-relevant information, like emotions or memories. If trauma has impacted this network, a client may not knowwhat they are experiencing emotionally, feel disconnected from their body, orhave trouble recalling memories.This can ultimately affect a client’s sense of...