So, Ron, the truth is I had to write this book. And I had to write this book because every time I would work with early-childhood professionals, I would realize that many of us – in fact the majority of us – have challenges with our own experience with trauma. What I mean by th...
How to help kids work through trauma after wildfires Psychologist Gregory Leskin discusses trauma children may experience from the wildfires, the loss and delayed emotions.
Let your kids know you’ll be co-creating a routine, so they can complete their homework or tasks, spend time with you and as a whole family, and give you time to get your work done. Create a Routine: Kids do well with schedules, especially when it comes to meals, naps, and bed...
Venet cites Mathew Portell, a principal from Fall-Hamilton Elementary in Nashville, saying, "Trauma affects children in so many different ways. Some kids are reactive, while others are reserved. It is key to know the students' stories in order to know how to support them." Initial conversati...
Sesame Workshop’s Jeanette Betancourt explains what the show and the organization behind it are doing to address trauma and emotional well-being for young children. (5 pages) Most older children have the vocabulary to tell a parent or caregiver about their lives—whether about a traumatic exp...
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have longstanding problems they haven't been able to resolve, such as feelings of inferiority that have lingered since childhood. But it's not typically used for, say, someone who has temporary anxiety or depression that stems from a specific, identifiable trauma, such as the loss of a child...
Older children may have more questions—answer them calmly and factually, but avoid overwhelming them with too much information. You can share and explain all the safety measures you have in place, Kahane said. Trauma therapist Diane Lang advises tailoring answers to each child's maturity level....
Trauma-Informed Therapy: A Path to Healing Trauma-informed therapy acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and seeks to create an environment that promotes safety, healing, and empowerment. Here are key principles and actionable steps to implement trauma-informed therapy: Safety...
If their instinct is not to seek proximity to a caregiver, that’s concerning. So if they’re if they shut down or if they are, you know, dissociative or they blow up, you know, a lot of kids with trauma, when they feel tender or scared, they get angry because that...