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Trauma and difficult events

Trauma and difficult events can occur in the lives of both adults and children. It is good to have knowledge of what normal reactions to difficult situations are and how best to assist others and yourself in the aftermath.

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What is trauma?

Trauma is a strong stress reaction to an unexpected event. The event can be almost anything: accidents, natural disasters, violence, death, murder, divorce, infidelity, and so on.

An individual can feel trauma after an event even though they weren't a part of the event.

Just realizing that something can happen can be traumatic for a child

Trauma and children

Normal Children's Reactions to Trauma

Children can find it difficult to process trauma. They do not have the same abilities and understanding as adults do.

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How can adults help children after trauma?

Your role as an adult around children is to protect them and to set a good example for them. Your behaviour sets the tone for the child's behaviour.

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Trauma and adults

Normal adult reactions to trauma

Difficult events can have a big impact on people. Reactions vary from person to person. Knowing normal reactions can make it easier for you to deal with them and help others deal with them.

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