Trauma response in child
Children experience the world differently from adults, and traumatic events can leave lasting impacts on their mental and emotional health. A trauma response in a child may not always look like what adults expect.
Children may not have the words to express what they feel, so these behavioral and physical signs are crucial to notice.
Possible signs of trauma in children:
Regression (suddenly acting younger than their age, e.g., bed-wetting or thumb-sucking), Increased irritability or aggression, Withdrawal from family and friends, Nightmares or trouble sleeping, Difficulty concentrating at school, Physical complaints like stomach aches or headaches without a clear cause, Children may not have the words to express what they feel, so these behavioral and physical signs are crucial to notice.
How to support a child:
Offer a safe and predictable environment, listen without judgment, and reassure them that their feelings are valid. Professional help, such as child therapy, can provide tools and support to help children process and heal from trauma.
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