Posted: September 27, 2021
There are 3 fantastic therapy approaches for childhood trauma. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Luckily, a qualified therapist can help kids navigate and process their emotions related to the trauma.
Contact Abby:
If you or someone you love has experienced trauma in childhood and would like to explore treatment options, please get in touch with me. I’d be happy to discuss how therapy can help you move through the pain and live your best life.
I offer a free, 20-minute phone consultation to see if I am the right therapist for you or your family.
(626) 755-4059
Ramifications of Childhood Trauma
Whether it’s physical or sexual abuse, emotional neglect, bullying (including cyber), homelessness, or the sudden loss of a loved one, childhood trauma leaves a lasting impact on the child and even the adult they grow into. While everyone handles trauma differently, there are some common symptoms experienced by most. These include:- Anxiety (especially separation anxiety)
- Trouble sleeping and increasing nightmares
- Acting out
- Loss of appetite
- Moodiness
- Becoming easily angry or aggressive
- Depression
- Isolation
- Withdrawing from friends and social activities
- Problems concentrating
- Self-harming behaviors