Healing from the Wounds of Childhood Trauma
Healing from the wounds of childhood trauma is a difficult and often lifelong journey. It requires facing and processing painful memories, seeking therapy and support, and developing healthy coping mechanisms. With time, patience, and self-care, it is possible to heal and move forward from the pain of the past, creating a brighter and more hopeful future.
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Trauma During Childhood Triples the Risk of Suffering a Serious Mental Disorder in Adulthood.
A study led by researchers at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute links psychological trauma in childhood with an increased risk of developing some kind of mental disorder years later. Suffering psychological trauma during childhood significantly increases the risk of developing a mental disorder in adulthood.
Understanding Child Trauma. Recognize the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children. The infographic developed by SAMHSA's National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCSTI) provides information on the prevalence and impact of traumatic events on children, and what actions can be taken to support children who experience traumatic events.
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What Is a Traumatic Event? A traumatic event is a frightening, dangerous, or violent event that poses a threat to a child’s life or bodily integrity. Witnessing a traumatic event that threatens life or physical security of a loved one can also be traumatic. This is particularly important for young children as their sense of safety depends on the perceived safety of their attachment figures.
Treating the Effects of Childhood Trauma. An estimated 46% of children experience trauma at some point in their young lives.1 While kids are resilient, they're not made of stone. Adults often say things like, "They were so young when that happened, they won't even remember it as an adult," but childhood trauma can have a lifelong effect. That's not to say that a child will be emotionally scarred forever if they endure a horrific experience. But it's important to recognize when a child may need professional help for dealing with their trauma. Early intervention can also prevent the ongoing effects of the trauma into adulthood.
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