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Trauma leaves a mark on us–not just emotionally, but physically too. It alters our brain and it lives within the cells of our bodies. When we’ve experienced trauma, we can have the tendency to suppress related emotions to avoid becoming overwhelmed. However, in order to heal from trauma, we cannot avoid or su...
Meltdowns happen; it’s just a fact of growing up. But children with trauma are more prone to having meltdowns when they become dysregulated. As a parent, caregiver, or teacher, using the right de-escalation techniques can diffuse the situation and help create a more positive and healing environment.
The WhyLetting your brain take a mental break from the task at hand gives you a chance to reset and refocus. This concept isn’t a new one, but educational research on the benefits of brain breaks keeps growing. While these brain breaks are great for everyone, they are particularly wonderful for children with trauma. These brea...
As a parent of a child with trauma, there is nothing more that you want for them than to feel safe and loved. You have probably spent plenty of time working on creating a routine that works and speaking to your child where they are, rather than where society says they should be. Helping your child learn to self-regulate ...
We are always talking about children being able to form healthy attachments or relationships with their caregivers. This is also known as a secure attachment, and is the most ideal model for the basis of any healthy relationship. Your earliest attachments with parents and caregivers shape y...