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Traumatic Stress in Children - Coggle Diagram
Traumatic Stress in Children
Racism or disctimination in society
Symptoms
Feel shame
feel upset
Suicidal thoughts
Depression
Stress in which it can elevate blood pressure and weaken the immune system
Response strategies
Learn about the impacts of history and racism
develop a strong sense of racial identity. Having a well developed sense of ethnic or racial identity may help to blunt or buffer the effects of racism.
Talk about racist experiences with others, such as a support group
Create and support a safe and brave climate. In a safe and brave climate children will feel more safe within themselves and from the risk of physical or psychological harm from others
Physcial or emotional negligence
Symptoms
Withdrawal from other people and activities
Aggression
Development delays
Low self esteem
Failure to thrive
Increased somatic complaint
Hyperactivity
Response strategies
Family therapy can help both the parents/gaurdians as well as the child. It helps the adults to understand the impact they're having on the child.
Physical comfort can help calm children and also helps them to regulate their emotions
A psychologist or therapist can help a child learn how to cope with their emotiond in a healthy way.
Witnessed an accident
Symptoms
Feeling guilty
Nightmares
Response Strategies
Assure the child that they are safe
Explain that they are not responsible for the incident
Seek the help of a trained professional
Reassure them that they should not for guilty for any bad thoughts or feelings.
Accident or injury
symptoms
Jumpiness
Increased general anxiety
Avoiding incident related reminders
Response Strategies
Make the child feel safe
Watch what is said around the child
Maintain a routine as much as possible
Give extra support around bedtime
Encourge children to talk about their feelings
Enable the child to tell the story of what happened
Loss of a family member/death
Symptoms
Feeling anxious/ upset
Crying
Nightmares/ sleeping difficulties
Response Strategies
Use simple, direct and open-ended questions.
Seek the help of a trained professional
Reassure them that they do not need to feel guilty or bad about anything they may be thinking and/ or feeling
Assure the child that they are safe and loved
Explain that they are not responsible for the incident
Let the child know you are avalible to listen and offer support
Witnessed War, serious crime,natural disasters or terrorism
Symptoms
Nightmares
Cry/Scream alot
Sleeping and eating difficulties
Response Strategies
Talk to a trained professional
Assure the child that they are safe
Be patient and give them time
School or domestic violence
Symptoms
Nightmares
Anxious/fearful
Difficulty concentrating
eating and sleeping disturbances
Aggresion towards peers
Low self-esteem
Less or lack of empathy for peers
Response Strategies
Seek the help of a trained professional
Explain that they are not responsible for the incident
Assure the child that they are loved
Be patient
Reassyre them that they do not need to feel guilty or bad about any of their thoughts or feelings
Prepare for difficulties
Divorce
Symptoms
Guilt
Feeling depressed or alone
Response Strategies
Assure the child that they are loved. They are not abandoned
Explain that they are not responsible for the divorce
Be patient and give them more care as well as time
Reassure them that there is no need to feel guilty
Seek trained professional help
Abuse- Physical, emotional or sexual
Symptoms
PTSD
Feel fearful
Feel shame
Become involved in risky sexual behaviours.
Response strategies
Spend time with positive people
Avoid alcohol and drugs
Learn about PTSD and join a PTSD support group
Pursue outdoor activities
Practice relaxation techniques
Assure the child that they are safe and loved
Be patient. give the child plenty of time and care
Seek trained professional help