It is normal for children to process
their feelings after a traumatic event.
Not exact matches
People with PTSD may not get professional help because they think it's understandable to
feel frightened
after going through a
traumatic event.
The children who fared the worst were those who had poor attachments (had fewer
feelings of trust) and / or who were taken out of their communities right
after the
traumatic event, i.e. if they had to evacuate and were separated from their family and community.
Further, repetitive motion injuries are not
felt all at once
after a single,
traumatic event.
The Center for the Study of
Traumatic Stress provides suggestions for parents to use in helping a child
feel safe
after a tragic
event, such as a mass shooting.
After a
traumatic event, some teenagers might
feel different and isolated from their peers.
A child may not be able to verbalize their
feelings after an
event that was
traumatic so it is up to caretakers to be aware of behavioral changes that may signify Post Traumatic Stress
traumatic so it is up to caretakers to be aware of behavioral changes that may signify Post
Traumatic Stress
Traumatic Stress Disorder.
After a
traumatic event, some kids
feel like the world's not really a safe place for them anymore, so returning to school can actually help them to move past that
feeling.
Children often
feel anxious about their world
after traumatic events.
In the days and weeks
after a
traumatic event, you can support your child's recovery by staying calm and positive and listening to your child's
feelings.
In the first few weeks
after such a
traumatic event it is very common for children to
feel like this, so it is important not to be too anxious.
It is quite common to have upsetting and confusing
feelings in the first few weeks
after a
traumatic event, but if they persist for more than a month
after the
event the person may have PTSD.
- It is very important for children to
feel safe, especially
after a
traumatic event.
Sometimes they may
feel vulnerable and uncomfortable talking to their family, or maybe it is beneficial for each family member to seek individual therapy
after a
traumatic event.