It is completely normal to feel upset and overwhelmed after a traumatic event.In the days and weeks following trauma, both children and caregivers can experience...
Trauma can affect children in many different ways. It can impact their emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and physical well-being. After a trauma, your child may say...
Emotion regulation is the ability to manage emotions and behaviours, especially during stressful situations. When a child feels stressed, their body reacts as if it’s...
Letting your child know that you notice their efforts and the things that make them special, helps them feel understood, valued, and connected to you....
A traumatic experience can significantly impact a child’s ability to sleep. Trauma often activates the body’s stress response, leaving children in a state of hyper-vigilance,...
After a trauma, children may have more difficulty managing their emotions and relationships. They may engage in behaviours that are not healthy and unsafe. Children...
When a child’s internal alarm system is set off by a traumatic experience, their body can be in a constant state of hypervigilance. Sometimes people...
After a trauma, children’s internal alarm systems can become extra sensitive, making them more likely to think that someone is treating them badly, even when...
After experiencing a trauma, many children struggle with relationships – whether it be with friends, family members, teachers, or coaches, or peers....
School-age children can experience a range of emotional and behavioural changes after a trauma. Big emotions like fear and anxiety are common, and some children...
Preschool-aged children can be impacted by trauma, even if they can’t fully express what they are feeling or experiencing. They may show their distress through...
