| Description |
1 online resource (82 pages) |
| Contents |
The Simple Guide to Child Trauma -- What It Is and How to Help by Betsy de Theirry; Foreword; Introduction ; 1. Understanding Trauma ; Stress, crisis and trauma; What is trauma?; Children soak up what's around them; What kind of things can cause trauma to affect children? ; Children find words really tough to use ; What can you do when children have become traumatised?; 2. The Impact of Trauma ; How does trauma affect behaviour, relationships, learning, thinking, feeling and doing? ; What fires together, wires together; The recovery process ; What you could do; 3. Helping a Child Become Calm |
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How to help a child self-regulateOur own strong feelings ; 4. Frustrating Behaviours from Traumatised Children ; Attention-seeking; Anger; Being 'zoned out'; Hyperactive; Controlling ; 5. Key Approaches to Help Children Recover; Empathy; Kindness; Patience; Thinking the best/not taking it personally ; Being kind to yourself ; Having some special time with a child one to one; Getting help when you can; Thoughts and tips from other people; 6. Important Things to Consider when Trying to Facilitate Recovery; Resilience ; Attachment; Saying sorry ; Their behaviour |
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7. Getting Your Head around the Different Therapies on OfferConclusion; References; Recommended Further Reading; Helpful Organisations and Resources to Support You as You Support a Traumatised Child or Young Person; Index |
| Summary |
"What is trauma? How does it affect children? How can adults help? Providing straightforward answers to these complex questions, The Simple Guide to Child Trauma is the perfect starting point for any adult caring for or working with a child who has experienced trauma. It will help them to understand more about a child's emotional and behavioural responses following trauma and provides welcome strategies to aid recovery. Reassuring advice will also rejuvenate adults' abilities to face the challenges of supporting children."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Psychic trauma in children.
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Psychic trauma in children -- Treatment
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Child Abuse.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Adoption & Fostering.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Psychic trauma in children
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Psychic trauma in children -- Treatment
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Reeves, Emma
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Shemmings, David
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| ISBN |
9781784504014 |
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1784504017 |
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