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 […]
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Guide for Teens and Parents
When an adolescent experience some level of trauma, whether that is sexual abuse, traumatic loss, or maltreatment, the repercussions from the experience can be dire. Due to the trauma experienced, the teen can have both behavioral and emotional negative responses, distorted beliefs or perceptions, and even difficulty dealing with normal life stressors. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is a […]
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 […]
