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Effects of trauma on development

Author: Skylight Trust

​How can trauma, caused by adverse childhood experiences, such as sexual, physical, emotional abuse, neglect or witnessing domestic violence, impact development? Trauma is caused by a harmfu...

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Trauma

Author: Skylight Trust

Trauma is a response to either a one-time event – such as an earthquake – or to many adverse experiences over time – such as Domestic Violence. After a distressful event, each person involve...

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The effect of trauma on the brain development of children

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Misbehaving, anxious kids result of DNA from quake-affected parents

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Complex trauma

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Understanding the effects of maltreatment on brain development

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Long term consequences

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Supporting your child in the weeks and months after trauma

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Talking to children

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Traumatic stress coping

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What is trauma - a guide for parents

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What is child development and what skills do children develop at different ages

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Talking with Children

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