My Child Has Experienced a Trauma
Traumatized child behaviors and causes
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines “trauma” as a person’s emotional response to an extremely negative or difficult event. In other words, it’s not necessarily the event that defines trauma, it’s how one responds to it. Using this definition, your child might respond to an event that you perceive as insignificant; for example, they might be having a really hard time with their fish dying and you might not define that as traumatic. Other examples of trauma can include: divorce, loss of a significant person, abuse, witnessing abuse, bullying, moving homes/schools, etc.
our child trauma therapists in jenkintown, PA & wellesley, MA
If you think your child is responding to a traumatic event, our therapists use creative interventions to support them through the event and managing emotions related to it. Your therapist will work with you to find the right approach for your child, and sessions will be dedicated to providing support, teaching skills, and helping both you and your child feel happier and more peaceful, with better ways to cope. One of our therapists is also trained in EMDR, which is a therapy proven to be effective in helping manage trauma responses.
The Center for Family Empowerment provides child trauma therapy in Jenkintown, PA. We also serve Abington, Cheltenham, Glenside, Elkins Park, Wyncote and other nearby areas.