As we have discovered in recent previous posts, trauma can cause children and adults to act and react on a continuum pertaining to the impact of the trauma. Behavior can be exaggerated as in hyper-arousal, or avoiding or denying, such as in dissociation. To further understand these behaviors, we need to know the triggers that […]
Trauma Symposium for Service Professionals in Philadelphia
Before we can address how trauma impacts our children, we must raise awareness that particularly in our cities, approximately 40% of children are affected. Further, early detection of trauma will permit early therapy and treatment so children will have an opportunity to succeed. Because of concern that many individuals do not understand the life-altering impact […]
The Impact of Trauma on a Child’s Brain
In discussing how children and adults respond to trauma, we have referenced the work of Dr. Bruce Perry. He is a resource and has been a voice internationally in the cause of helping children who have been traumatized. Dr. Perry also has provided information regarding brain states and the impact of trauma on a child’s […]
