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Prepared by: Daniela Diaz What is Grief? An inevitable process (never-ending) that happens due to a permanent or temporary disruption in routine, separation, or a change in a relationship which can sometimes be out of the person’s control. (Fiorini & Mullen, 2006) It’s normal that grief causes pain and discomfort and therefore impacts thoughts, feelings, […]
It’s increasingly becoming better understood how our childhood experiences have a long-lasting impact on our mental health, well-being, and development. This is particularly in relation to adverse childhood experiences, which have been found to put children at higher risk of developmental concerns and mental health challenges like depression and PTSD. What are considered adverse childhood
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Play therapy is an effective and powerful modality in the early intervention for trauma in children. It is a psychological program dealing with developmental issues formed in childhood. What is Trauma Trauma is an emotional response to unsettling events. These events may come as a shock to the person experiencing them. If left untreated, it
Trauma affects children of all ages and can affect their body and brain development in the long-term. Children experience trauma in many areas of life. The biggest childhood traumatic events are neglect, assault, loss, and abuse that start within families. A child’s relationship with their parents/primary caregivers plays a massive role in their sensory development.
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