Understanding Childhood Trauma: Identifying and Responding to Trauma in Ages 6 to Adolescence

Older children suffering from the effects of emotional trauma are frequently misdiagnosed as having Attention Deficit Disorder or Chronic Depression. Misdiagnosed characteristics of trauma are typically sex related, with boys who are hyperactive and act-out and girls who dissociate and withdraw. An accurate assessment of the problem is critical to the success of intervention. 

Common trauma-related problems for adolescents also include learning difficulties, test anxiety, difficulty in forming relationships, difficulty with authority figures, substance abuse, acquiescence to abuse, and violent behavior.

Since teachers spend so much time with this age group, this program specifically targets teachers to help them form positive attachments and offer concrete help to their students. Sample guidelines include being respectful, giving positive reinforcement, investing quality time and attention, being consistent, and building honest relationships.

Closed Captioned.

Available in Closed Caption DVD(30 minutes).

Produced By: Magna Systems, Inc.

Purchase the complete Understanding Childhood Trauma or additional copies of:

• Understanding Childhood Trauma: What is Childhood Trauma?
  
  
• Understanding Childhood Trauma: Significant-Event Childhood Trauma
  
  
• Understanding Childhood Trauma: The Brain: Effects of Childhood Trauma
  
  
• Understanding Childhood Trauma: Identifying and Responding to Trauma in Children 0 to 5 Years Old