Think the only children with trauma are those who have been abused or neglected? Think again! The body experiences chronic stress as a trauma. So children who experience prolonged periods of illness, isolation, and bullying, or events like natural disasters, death, and other “adverse childhood experiences” (ACEs) may show signs of trauma.
Chronic stress and trauma can cause developmental delays and behavior that is often misinterpreted as bad, uncontrollable, unusual, or “off the chart.” The typical “old school” way of correcting such behavior usually won't work. Even if it does, it increases the child's stress level, which deepens the trauma! So, it is imperative that all parents become trauma-informed, to and family-service professionals recognize the signs, prevent trauma, and know about simple at-home treatments the entire family can use!
Learning Objectives
What IS trauma, how does it affect children, and show up as symptoms parents need to recognize?
Whether traditional parenting practices --- and especially new parenting trends – are helpful or can make matters worse
The essential truths and techniques every parent needs to know to prevent trauma and heal it before it causes lifelong consequences.
This program as been
for Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
This program has been approved for 3 Continuing Education hours for Social Work & Counselor CEU hours by the State of Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (Approved Provider number: 50-32634). Course Approval #: 20-1343741. To receive CEUs, please follow the directions in the final lesson of the course.
Not in Ohio, an Ohio Nurse, or a Foster-Adoptive Parent? The certificate and hours you receive are usually approved or accepted by many other licensing boards. Please check with your own board or caseworker to verify if they accept them.
