The “Why Me?” Question: Understanding Trauma Triggers and Finding Answers
For teenagers who have gone through traumatic experiences, dealing with triggers can be especially difficult. They may find it hard to cope with these triggers, and it can also disrupt their daily lives. It’s important for teens to understand what triggers are and to develop coping strategies to help them manage their emotions and build […]
Supporting Teen Self-Care and Emotional Well-being After Trauma
Teen Self-Care: Building Resilience Post Trauma Self-care is quickly becoming a buzzword in the mental health world, but what exactly does it mean, and how does it apply to teenagers who are struggling? For teens who have experienced trauma, self-care is an important part of creating emotional well-being, but it looks a little different from […]
Breaking the Silence! A Guide to Familial Trafficking for Parents
Understanding the Unthinkable: An Introduction to Parental Trafficking What happens when the danger comes from within the family? In this article, we will shed light on the hidden and heart-wrenching world of familial trafficking. Parental or familial child trafficking is the exploitation of children by their parents, siblings, grandparents, or other caregivers responsible for the […]
How Unresolved Trauma Affects Parenting
& Teens: What to Do
Is Your Parenting Style Causing Your Teen’s Emotional Trauma? The past is in the past, but the effects of your past actually impact you today. For most adults, the past affects their parenting style. If you have unresolved trauma, you could be inflicting trauma on your teenager without even realizing it. Here’s a closer look […]
The Long-term Effects of Bullying
Bullying Isn’t Just Teasing – It Can Cause Lifelong Trauma Bullying in school is a common problem, and sadly many parents assume there is little they can do to combat it, thinking of it as a rite of passage for their kids. The reality is that bullying has a traumatic effect on most students, leading […]
How to Recognize Teen Trauma Response Disguised as Bad Behavior
Children and teenagers are more prone to trauma than many adults understand. The effects of trauma in children can often be seen in the teen trauma responses like bad behavior or actions. They may not show any signs of the event happening, but they can still be traumatized by it. Trauma Response or Bad Behavior Young […]
