{"id":9915,"date":"2025-05-07T22:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T22:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallseasonsinc.org\/?p=9915"},"modified":"2025-05-07T22:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T22:16:16","slug":"traumasupport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallseasonsinc.org\/traumasupport\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Children After Traumatic Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"FAS Children - Final Delivery HD 1080p (1)\" src=\"\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1079812395?title=0&amp;amp;byline=0\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>Talking to Your Child After a Trauma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Childhood trauma occurs when a young person experiences an event that is emotionally distressing or threatening. These experiences can lead to feelings of sadness, grief, and anxiety. As a parent or caregiver, it&#8217;s important to talk with your child \u2013 especially after difficult life events \u2013 to help them feel safe and supported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot all stress becomes toxic stress. Children have the capacity for enormous resilience, and with the supportive actions of parents and caregivers, children can bounce back and even thrive after a traumatic experience,\u201d states Emily Moody, LCSW-C, Director of Clinical Services at For All Seasons.<\/p>\n<p>As summer begins, take the opportunity to pay closer attention to your child, especially if he or she is showing signs of distress or withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to tell if your child has experienced trauma<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch for signs of stress, fear, or anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Watch to see if your child has trouble sleeping, concentrating, eating, managing their mood, or attending school \u2013 signs of stress, fear, and anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What steps to take in addressing your child\u2019s concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay calm and encourage them to put their feelings into words or express them through art<\/li>\n<li>Check in often to see how your child is doing<\/li>\n<li>Provide extra time, attention, and patience, even an extra hug<\/li>\n<li>When you&#8217;re with them, give them your full attention<\/li>\n<li>Listen to their thoughts without dismissing them<\/li>\n<li>Remind them of your love and your belief that they can do hard things<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to make them feel safe<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kids need stability and calm at home<\/li>\n<li>Following routines and creating structure helps them know what to expect and gives them a sense of safety and helps their brains and bodies stay regulated, and begin to heal<\/li>\n<li>Empower your children to help you set the summer schedule, which gives them a feeling of control over their days and transitions<\/li>\n<li>Look for community resources if you need them, such as food banks or summer meal programs, to ensure children have access to nutritious food<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of the potential for summer blues and implement strategies to combat loneliness and social isolation, like playdates or even video calls with school friends<\/li>\n<li>Promote family connection through activities like regular dinners, movie nights, or games together<\/li>\n<li>Encourage physical activity, and\/or sensory breaks every two hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How parents can handle the stress of a child\u2019s trauma<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take care of yourself<\/li>\n<li>Build in time for calm moments, even quick breaks<\/li>\n<li>Take five minutes to step out of the room<\/li>\n<li>Take deep breaths or a walk<\/li>\n<li>Call a trusted friend<\/li>\n<li>Listen to what your body needs as much as you&#8217;re able<\/li>\n<li>Eat nutritious meals, and prioritize a healthy sleep schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to seek help for your child or yourself when feeling overwhelmed<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach out for professional support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For All Seasons provides the highest quality mental health and victim services to children, adults, and families across the Mid-Shore and throughout the state of Maryland. Services are offered in both English and Spanish and include therapy, psychiatry, victim advocacy, 24-hour crisis hotlines, outreach, and community education. For information about For All Seasons walk-in hours, contact For All Seasons at 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsinc.org.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Talking to Your Child After a Trauma Childhood trauma occurs when a young person experiences an event that is emotionally distressing or threatening. 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