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Empowering Kids: The Truth About Trauma and Defense Join us as we explore the critical theme of children's self-defense and the importance of reorientation in coping with trauma. Our insightful discussion reveals how nurturing environments can empower kids to build resilience and develop essential skills for emotional well-being. #ChildDevelopment #TraumaAwareness #SelfDefense #EmotionalResilience #FamilySupport #CopingSkills #ChildPsychology #MentalHealthMatters #ParentingTips #EmpowerKids

Shame isn’t a flaw—it’s often a survival mechanism. For children, believing “I am bad” can feel safer than acknowledging that their caregivers can’t meet their emotional needs. This adaptation helps children cope in an unstable world, but it can limit their growth and healing in adulthood. 👉 Have you seen this adaptive response in clients? How do you approach reframing shame in your practice? Let us know in the comments! . . . #NARMTrainingInstitute #NARM #ToxicShame #ChildhoodResilience #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #SelfAwareness #TherapeuticApproach #HealingJourney

Cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and skill-building activities are just a few examples of #FunctionalMentalHealth interventions for children. Let's give our kids the tools they need to thrive! #ChildMentalHealth

Tips for Parents and caregivers to handle Trauma in children #trauma #childhoodtrauma #traumarecovery #traumahealing #traumaawareness #fear #childtrauma #childfears #mentalhealth #stress #counselling #psychowellnesscenter #childcounseling #kidtherapy #childtherapy #tipsforparents

Early intervention targets the core challenges associated with ASD, including deficits in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. By addressing these challenges early, interventions can help children develop coping strategies, improve social skills, and mitigate the impact of sensory sensitivities on daily functioning. #EarlyIntervention #ASDIntervention #SocialCommunication #RepetitiveBehaviors #SensorySensitivities #ChildDevelopment #CopingStrategies #SocialSkills #SensoryIntegration #AutismSupport

Disorganised attachment is an insecure attachment style that arises from inconsistent and unpredictable caregiving, often in environments marked by fear or trauma. Children with disorganised attachment may experience their caregivers as both a source of comfort and a source of fear, leading to confusion and a lack of coherent strategies for seeking support. As adults, individuals with this attachment style often display contradictory behaviors, simultaneously desiring intimacy while fearing it, resulting in patterns of approach-avoidance in relationships. They may struggle with emotional regulation, low self-esteem, and a pervasive fear of abandonment, which can manifest as anxiety or withdrawal in close relationships. This attachment style is considered one of the most challenging to manage, as it can lead to significant difficulties in forming stable, trusting connections with others. #DisorganisedAttachment #AttachmentStyle #InsecureAttachment #EmotionalRegulation #SelfEsteem #FearOfAbandonment #ApproachAvoidance #Relationships #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #PsychotherapyDublin #TherapyDublin

https://lnkd.in/dnm3JkaT a paper on the experiences of compassionate fatigue in parents who have adopted children with trauma histories

Sometimes, kids need us to see what’s underneath the surface. Trauma can manifest in various ways, and children often show signs that may be misunderstood or overlooked. As educators, it's essential to be aware of these signs to offer the appropriate support. Common signs of trauma in children include: Withdrawal or Isolation: Children may avoid interaction, retreating from social activities or classroom discussions. Aggression or Irritability: Trauma can cause heightened sensitivity, leading to outbursts or aggressive behavior in response to perceived threats. Emotional Outbursts: Extreme reactions, such as crying or anger, may occur over seemingly small incidents, reflecting internalized emotional distress. Regressed Behavior: Younger children, in particular, may revert to earlier developmental stages, such as bedwetting or thumb-sucking, when dealing with trauma. Difficulty Concentrating or Learning: Trauma can affect a child’s ability to focus, leading to learning difficulties or academic decline. Physical Symptoms: Some children may express emotional distress through headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments. Recognizing these signs allows teachers to provide the understanding and support these children need to thrive academically and emotionally. #traumahealing #supportourkids #TraumaInformedCare #NeglectIsTrauma #SupportOurKids #EveryChildIsDifferent #EndTheStigma #ChildhoodTrauma #BrainDevelopment #MentalHealthMatters #traumainformed #TraumaInformed #childcare

One of Donald Winnicott's most important concepts is « primary maternal preoccupation ». This idea highlights the critical phase during a child’s infancy when a mother becomes deeply attuned to her baby's physical and emotional needs. It’s a natural and essential process that ensures the infant's sense of safety and development. However, when parents are overwhelmed by their own challenges, they may struggle to maintain this necessary preoccupation, which can impact a child's mental and emotional well-being in the long term. Reflecting on this, I think in therapy, Just as a mother meets her child where they are, a therapist must meet the client at their current state—not where they could or should be. By being fully present and attuned to their needs, we strengthen the therapeutic relationship and create a space for meaningful growth and healing. This concept reminds me that the most profound connections, whether between mother and child or therapist and client, begin with genuine presence and care. We had extensive discussions about it in our article -reading group with our supervisor,and It brought valuable reminders and important insights for me. #MaternalPreoccupation #WinnicottTheory #ChildDevelopment #TherapeuticAlliance #Psychoanalysis #EmotionalWellBeing

You want the best thing for your children. It's the desire of parents to make their offsprings beneficial human being for the society. As parents we should enable the to use their talents, make friends, and make the world work for them. Helping your children grow up with strong self-esteem is the most important task of parenthood. The child with healthy self-esteem has the best chance of being a happy and successful adult. Self-esteem is the armor that protects kids from the dragons of life: drugs, alcohol, delinquency and healthy relationships. For more information please visit my channel on youtube. Like, Share and Subscribe Empathy for All- Clinical Psychologist Madiha Rana #poorselfesteem #psychologist #mentalhealthawareness #lowselfesteem #erikson #mentalhealthcounselors #school #children #childpsychology