According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC-Kaiser ACE Study, children who experience multiple adverse or traumatic childhood experiences, such as exposure to violence or negative family relationships, have the highest levels of risk for negative outcomes throughout life. An increasing number of children are affected by past or current trauma that haunts their minds, dictates their behavior and sometimes leads to mental health diagnosis.
This presentation will address trauma, the forms it takes in children and youth, and practical applications for those who interact with children in a non-therapeutic setting.
You will:
- learn about trauma and its impact on development;
- understand adolescent behaviors in the context of trauma;
- learn about the ARC Model and its use; and
- understand what trauma-informed care consists of in youth programming.