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Trauma can be any event that has put a person in danger, or where the person felt as though he or she was in danger. A person might also be effected if they have seen someone else in danger or what they interrupted as danger. Danger does not always have to be a physical thing. A child can also feel that their well being is in danger or their feelings of safety, security, or that their sense of what is normal and comforting to them is at risk.
There are many different treatment modalities used to help children and adults overcome the memories from their traumatic expereinces. I am certified in TF-CBT, or trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy. This is a treatment modality specifically geared towards helping children recover from traumatic expereinces. The process involves the child and supportive adults in their lives. It is important to make sure any child, especially those who have gone through times in life where they felt as though their well-being was threatened feel loved, supported, and cherished. That is a crucial part of their healing!