This book aims to assist parents, caregivers, teachers, health-care professionals and criminal justice system personnel to understand better the reactions of the child, as well as their own reactions, following a traumatic or stressful event.

This book analyzes the individual and collective experience of and response to trauma from a wide range of perspectives including basic neuroscience, clinical science, and cultural anthropology. Each perspective presents critical and creative challenges to the other. The first section reviews the effects of early life stress on the development of neural systems and vulnerability to persistent effects of trauma. The second section of the book reviews a wide range of clinical approaches to the treatment of the effects of trauma. The final section of the book presents cultural analyses of personal, social, and political responses to massive trauma and genocidal events in a variety of societies. This work goes well beyond the neurobiological models of conditioned fear and clinical syndrome of post-traumatic stress disorder to examine how massive traumatic events affect the whole fabric of a society, calling forth collective responses of resilience and moral transformation.

Childhood traumas range widely in their severity and impact. A car accident, an earthquake or flood, being attacked by a dog, undergoing a frightening medical treatment?all are distinctly different events yet all provoke common symptoms of psychological trauma. These symptoms may include fearfulness, nightmares, and dramatic behavioral or personality changes. And parental anxiety over changes in a child can, in turn, complicate the healing process. Children and Trauma teaches parents and professionals about the effects of such ordeals on children and offers a blueprint for restoring a child's sense of safety and balance. Cynthia Monahon, a child psychologist who specializes in the treatment of psychological trauma, offers hope and reassurance for parents. She suggests straightforward ways to help kids through tough times, and also describes in detail the warning signs that indicate a child needs professional help. Monahon helps adults understand psychological trauma from a child's point of view and explores the ways both parents and professionals can help children heal.

This volume contributes to understanding childhoods in the twentieth and twenty-firstcentury by offering an in-depth overview of children and their engagement with the violent world around them. The chapters deal with different historical, spatial, and cultural contexts, yet converge on the question of how children relate to physiological and psychological violence. The twentieth century has been hailed as the "century of the child" but it has also witnessed an unprecedented escalation of cultural trauma experienced by children during the two World Wars, Holocaust, Partition of the Indian subcontinent, and Vietnam War. The essays in this volume focus on victimized childhood during instances of war, ethnic violence, migration under compulsion, rape, and provide insights into how a child negotiates with abstract notions of nation, ethnicity, belonging, identity, and religion. They use an array of literary and cinematic representations—fiction, paintings, films, and popular culture—to explore the long-term effect of violence and neglect on children. As such, they lend voice to children whose experiences of abuse have been multifaceted, ranging from genocide, conflict and xenophobia to sexual abuse, and also consider ways of healing. With contributions from across the world, this comprehensive book will be useful to scholars and researchers of cultural studies, literature, education, education policy, gender studies, child psychology, sociology, political studies, childhood studies, and those studying trauma, conflict, and resilience.

While there have been great strides made in the treatment options available to trauma victims, there is a noticeable gap in the availability of medical, social, and psychological options in rural communities. As these hurdles gain more recognition, especially in regards to traumatized children, research efforts have been intensified in an effort to increase the overall awareness of and find solutions to the improper treatment being provided. Identifying, Treating, and Preventing Childhood Trauma in Rural Communities depicts the issues and challenges rural areas face when treating victims of trauma, especially children and adolescents. Featuring information on language and cultural barriers, as well as the lack of resources available within these rustic environments, this publication serves as a critical reference for researchers, clinicians, educators, social workers, and medical providers.

If you’ve always wanted to heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma but struggle with unresolved emotional pain, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of being haunted by the past? Have you tried countless other solutions but nothing seems to work for long-term healing? Do you finally want to say goodbye to the pain and discover something that actually works for you? If so, then this book is for you. You see, healing from childhood trauma doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you’ve tried therapy, self-help books, or other methods without success. The truth is, it’s much simpler than you think. Trauma enthusiast and author, Callie Parker, provides you with a step-by-step blueprint to emotional healing without re-traumatizing yourself. In Childhood Trauma and Recovery: Healing Your Inner Child, you’ll discover: ++ The biggest mistake people make in dealing with trauma that prevents them from truly healing. ++ The only 3 techniques you need to know for effective emotional recovery. ++ The 5 best ways to practice self-care and strengthen your resilience. ++ The 4 things you should know about the effects of childhood trauma. ++ Secrets to reclaiming your life and happiness without unnecessary sacrifices. ++ What renowned experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Judith Lewis Herman say about coping with childhood trauma. ++ Why avoiding your past is hurting your progress – and what to do instead. ++ The 3 best resources to support you on your journey to recovery. ...and so much more! Imagine how you’ll feel once you overcome your traumatic past, and how your life could change for the better. So even if you’re feeling hopeless, you can find healing and happiness with Childhood Trauma and Recovery: Healing Your Inner Child. If you’re ready to start your journey to recovery, then grab this book TODAY! As you embark on the transformative journey with Childhood Trauma and Recovery: Healing Your Inner Child, enhance your experience with the Childhood Trauma and Recovery Workbook. This companion workbook is designed to be used alongside the main book, offering practical exercises, activities, and reflections that parallel and deepen the concepts discussed. It's an invaluable tool for anyone looking to actively engage with their healing process. Please note that the Childhood Trauma and Recovery Workbook is sold separately.