As Lakeside continues to provide trauma-informed training for schools within our own region and beyond, we have become more and more aware of the need of such training throughout our nation. Varied states are struggling with this issue particularly in light of the rampant statistics on drug addiction and overdoses which are having significant effects […]
The Impact of Opioid Addictions on Children
The statistics about opioid addictions have been prevalent and devastating. There are approximately 1.2 million individuals who are addicted to opioids in America (some research claims more) and approximately 64,000 deaths due to overdoses. What happens to the children of parents and caregivers who are addicted? Carol Levine directs the Families and Health Care Project […]
Defining Trauma – What is it?
The term “trauma” is a term that is used widely in our society and in caregiving circles. It can include anything from a physically damaging event like an accident or surgery to varied forms of child adversity. At Lakeside our training includes many categories of trauma, including: Attachment-Related Trauma Chronic Trauma Complex Trauma Chronic Toxic […]
