Responses to Trauma
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Responses to Trauma
Traumatic experiences bring many common responses, such as insomnia, fatigue, nightmares, hypo or hyper activity, physical ailments such as stomach aches, head aches, or body pain, lack of concentration, anger, depression, anxiety, and uncertainty. Whewww!
The best thing you can do is to provide love, security, acceptance, and a listening ear. It is best not to bring up subjects unless the child has shown an interest. Follow the child's lead in conversation. Answer questions simply but do not approach subjects the child has not asked about. Being there is the most supportive thing you can do! For an article on talking to terrorism and children please see Terrorism & Children.
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