Jan 29 2025 21 mins
In this episode of MomDoc Talk, host Kristen Cook delves into the complexities of helping children navigate trauma and difficult situations. The discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing trauma in children, recognizing that different age groups process traumatic events uniquely. Emphasis is placed on the critical role of parents in providing emotional support, maintaining open communication, and understanding their children's perspectives. The episode underscores the necessity of creating a nurturing environment to help children cope with grief, loss, and other life challenges, ultimately fostering resilience and emotional well-being.
- Importance of acknowledging and addressing trauma in children
- Different ways children of various ages process traumatic events
- Role of parents in supporting children through trauma
- Need for open communication and emotional support
- Unique perspectives of children coping with grief and loss
- Impact of trauma on infants and the importance of secure attachment
- Behavioral changes in toddlers and preschoolers after trauma
- Understanding the permanence of death for school-aged children
- Coping mechanisms and challenges faced by teenagers
- Importance of parental self-care and emotional well-being in supporting children
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