Children who have experienced complex trauma often have difficulty identifying, expressing, and managing emotions, which can lead to unpredictable and explosive behavior. Childhood traumatic experiences have been linked to increased physical and mental health issues that can last into adulthood. This training provides practical information for anyone working with children or seeking to practice trauma sensitivity.
Objectives:
- Identify common causes of complex trauma
- Identify ways trauma and complex trauma present in children
- Increase knowledge of complex trauma and how it impacts children’s ability to identify, express and manage emotions
- Discuss links between childhood trauma and physical and mental health challenges in adulthood
- Discuss resources for managing trauma in children
Presenter: Amber Anderson, the Southern Region Prevention Specialist with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois.
Register for this training.
For more information, contact Megan Ragan at megan.ragan@centerstone.org.
