Helping Young Children Impacted By Trauma

Download or read book How Children Experience Trauma and How Parents Can Help Them Cope written by Meg Fargher and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a parent, there are few things more frightening than the thought of one's child or a close family member becoming the victim of trauma. How do I help them cope? Can I help them cope? What if I'm not even able to cope myself? These are some of the automatic responses that could flash through a parent's mind at the prospect of having to deal with an unexpected, painful or traumatic experience, or with the fear or threat of such trauma becoming a reality. These experiences can be damaging and life-changing on many levels, and in many societies they have indeed become an everyday reality. The chapters in How Children Experience Trauma And How Parents Can Help Them Cope address a number of different types of trauma and they offer sound and tested advice on each one. Among others, they deal with trauma related to crime, to accidents, untimely death and devastating loss. They cover peer group and relationship issues, including bullying and abuse, and each one presents a number of illustrative case studies to help parents relate to and understand what they and their children might be experiencing internally. The authors explain some typical emotional and physiological reactions that may arise during, immediately after and some time after the trauma. They provide parents and caregivers with the theoretical as well as some practical tools to guide their children (and themselves) towards recovery and healing. All trauma, although accompanied by loss - often terrifying and terrible loss - gives us an opportunity to put life into perspective, encourages us to evaluate relationships and possibly to shed that which is toxic or unhelpful and to retain that which is healthy. By presenting the theory and examining the therapeutic options available, Meg Fargher and Helen Dooley draw on their extensive training and experience in this field to help parents and children access the resilience that is part of every human being, allowing them to heal and move on - different but potentially stronger.

Download or read book Trauma-Informed Practices for the Classroom and Beyond written by Laura B. Waller and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the right strategies and tools to support students who experience trauma Studies show that 46-75% of children experience trauma, often resulting in challenging behavior, depression, and anxiety as well as long-term physical and mental health issues. Today’s educators, counselors, and clinicians need the right strategies to help. Written by experts with years of experience working with children and teens exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Trauma-Informed Practices for the Classroom and Beyond describes the most effective tools available and walks you through how to implement them with compassion and fidelity. Inside, you’ll find Detailed and easy-to-implement interventions that alleviate the effects of trauma, including mindfulness, journaling, restorative justice, and more Trauma-informed practices to use with all students, regardless of their age or the duration or frequency of their trauma exposure Ways educators can prepare their classrooms and schools to support students who experience ACEs This how-to guide and its companion website with discussion points, recommended videos, and additional resources equips you with evidence-based techniques and instructions to support children and teens with ACEs and enhances your practice to better serve the students who need our help most.

Download or read book When Children Experience Trauma written by Darby A. Strickland and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2023-08-21 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Counselor Darby Strickland shows parents how to help children navigate their fears, guide them through their distress, and assist their recovery after a traumatic event.

Download or read book Hope and Healing written by Kathleen Fitzgerald Rice and published by Zero to Three. This book was released on 2005 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hope and Healing is a guide for early childhood professionals who care for children in a variety of early care and education settings. The authors define trauma and help readers recognize its effects on young children. They also offer tips, resources, and proven intervention strategies for working with traumatized children and their families and for managing stress."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Helping Your Child with Loss and Trauma written by David Trickey and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your child struggling to cope with a loss or trauma? Although loss and change are inevitable parts of life, some children find such events overwhelming and in some cases they can become traumatised by them. This essential guide provides informed advice for parents about how to support your children when they encounter difficulties with bereavement and trauma. Research has indicated that children are less likely to develop problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they are provided with the appropriate support and opportunities to talk about difficult events and their impact on them. This book will give you step-by-step practical strategies to: · Understand the potential impact of loss and trauma on your children · Provide the best environment for recovery after traumatic events · Help your child get back on track Helping Your Child is a series for parents and caregivers to support children through developmental difficulties, both psychological and physical. Each guide uses clinically proven techniques. Series editors: Dr Polly Waite and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

Download or read book Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents written by Judith A. Cohen and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2006-06-23 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the authoritative guide to conducting trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), a systematic, evidence-based treatment for traumatized children and their families. Provided is a comprehensive framework for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms; developing a flexible, individualized treatment plan; and working collaboratively with children and parents to build core skills in such areas as affect regulation and safety. Specific guidance is offered for responding to different types of traumatic events, with an entire section devoted to grief-focused components. Useful appendices feature resources, reproducible handouts, and information on obtaining additional training. TF-CBT has been nationally recognized as an exemplary evidence-based program. See also the edited volume Trauma-Focused CBT for Children and Adolescents: Treatment Applications for more information on tailoring TF-CBT to children's varying developmental levels and cultural backgrounds.

Download or read book Developing Strategies to Deal with Trauma in Children written by J. Donnelly and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2005-11-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No longer are threats to security and their impact on individuals a matter for the authorities alone – a holistic view is now essential. From grass roots to policy level, all of us must be involved, take responsibility, make informed decisions and undertake appropriate actions. This is particularly important if we are to succeed in redressing the potential negative impact of the psychosocial consequences of trauma in children and adolescents in countries in transition, emerging from conflict, or victim of terrorist incidents. There are many more young people who need appropriate help to come to terms with what they are suffering than there are mental health professionals. Many people could learn the skills to ensure that today’s young people realise their full potential as well-balanced adults, willing and able not only to commit themselves to social development and security for their own country but also to focus on respect and understanding to ensure international peace and security. This publication wants to establish long-term and sustainable strategies of practical activities which mothers, fathers, teachers – any concerned member of the community - can be trained to undertake in order to complement the work of mental-health professionals to prevent trauma and to deal with its consequences in children and adolescents as victims, witnesses and perpetrators of the violence of the new security threats. Preliminary work was undertaken to develop international guidelines for implementing effective measures to help young people regain their well-being and become future actors for respect, understanding and peace.