Exposure to trauma when they are young can adversely affect some children and lead to emotional, behavioral, cognitive, social and physical problems that can prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Thanks to the work of researchers, mental health professionals have an enhanced understanding of how traumatic and neglect affect the normal development of a child’s brain. Additionally, this research and practice demonstrates that healing, restored healthy function can come through therapeutic experiences. This is occurring by changing the brain and stored memories.
Treating trauma early can allow mental health professionals to introduce effective interventions. Primarily based on changing what the brain ‘remembers’. Especially in the case of painful or negative experiences. Furthermore, as a basis for working with children who have been exposed in their past, mental health professionals first conduct an assessment to identify the history of trauma.
The next step is to analyze how the past events may be manifesting, Including ways it is affecting current level of function or behavior by the child. A child with a history of trauma can be irritable and easily triggered to react. In addition, can have difficulty concentrating, be anxious, or have difficulty eating or sleeping. Often, the symptoms will overlap with those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. READ MORE
