Tag Archives: PTSD

PTSD and kids with special needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dr. G

In Jolene’s presentation, she discusses six common myths and misconceptions about PTSD in children. Continue reading →

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Treating the traumatized child or teen

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Dr. G

The treatment approach with the most support in the research literature is trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT has been demonstrated superior to other non-specific or non-directive therapies in kids from preschool age through adolescence. Continue reading →

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Complicated kids…teasing out the effects of trauma from mental illness

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Dr. G

One of the challenges we face in treating kids with trauma is sorting out the extent to which the symptoms leading to referral are trauma-related, or associated with some other mental health disorder in which the symptoms are totally unrelated to the trauma. Continue reading →

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When do the effects of trauma cross the line into PTSD?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Dr. G

Kids with PTSD are more likely to have Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Separation Anxiety Disorder, males with PTSD are more likely to have concomitant substance use disorders and Conduct Disorder, with depressive, bipolar, anxiety and substance use disorders occurring more commonly among adults with PTSD. Continue reading →

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Why it’s so hard to assess kids for the potential effects of trauma

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Dr. G

Here are some of the reasons why it’s so difficult to get a good handle on the extent to which a child has been impacted by trauma… Continue reading →

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The enduring effects of trauma and abuse in childhood

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Dr. G

Christians…and the church can have an enormous impact through helping children to grow up in loving and supportive homes that offer protection (to the degree possible) from toxic stress. Continue reading →

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The impact of trauma on the developing brain

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Dr. G

The potential effects of trauma and abuse on the developing brain and nervous system are powerful and incredibly complex. Continue reading →

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Trauma and Kids…a look at the numbers

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Dr. G

The National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence was a Federally-funded survey of 4,549 children between the ages of 0-17, conducted during 2008. Here are some of the key findings…
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Why is trauma more traumatizing for some kids?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll take a look at risk factors for PTSD in kids following a potentially traumatic event… Continue reading →

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PTSD and Kids With Special Needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Dr. G

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder most commonly associated with combat veterans that also affects children with special needs. Jolene will discuss six common myths and misconceptions about PTSD in children. Continue reading →

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