Steps to Supporting a Child Experiencing Stress and Trauma
…understand the child from a cultural perspective and be mindful to avoid miscommunication. The survival brain and the child’s fight – flight – freeze responses will be reduced when the child feels safe and calm. The child’s thinking brain will turn back on.. Critical things to remember at this time: Do not focus on talking, problem solving or make expectations. The child cannot take on tasks or directions at this time and may perceive this as thr…
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