PTSD in Children
Children and teens are often exposed to trauma that brings on the symptoms of PTSD.
Events causing PTSD in children include:
- physical abuse
- sexual assault
- bullying or peer relationships
- experiencing or witnessing severe accidents
- life-threatening illnesses
- family or community abuse
- relationships within the family
and more…
These symptoms may show up as issues of:
- self-esteem
- school performance
- sexual behavior (if sexual abuse has happened)
- emotional and/or mental development
- depression, anxieties or panic attacks
- substance abuse
- eating disorders
- anger or fears
- guilt and/or feeling shame
PTSD symptoms in children can include:
- disturbing memories or nightmares
- dreams of death
- negative thoughts about the future
- acting or lashing out
- shutting down emotionally
- fears of re-experiencing traumatic anxiety
- feeling jumpy or jittery
- physical aches and pains
Treatment of children’s PTSD involves “talking therapies”, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy, and PTSD coaching therapy.
At Miracle Healing Hideaway our goal is:
- help the child feel safe
- address the child’s family life, peer relationships, and school performance
- teach the child to live in the present moment