Trauma is a lasting and complex experience for those who have encountered a distressing event. Anyone who encounters trauma in their life can experience emotional distress that can impact many aspects of wellbeing, including mental and physical health. For children encountering trauma, the experience is more emotionally complex as they do not always understand what happened or why they are feeling distressed. As a parent or caregiver, it can be daunting to support children through their experiences of trauma. Very Well Mind (2023) has created a comprehensive list of signs that a child has experienced trauma to help parents or caregivers recognize if their child is exhibiting any of these indicators. Check out the resource below.

https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-trauma-in-children-6892489

If you think your child may be experiencing trauma, connect with our Child and Youth Rapid Access Program to access free counselling support for your family at https://www.counsellingconnectsask.ca/#BookaSession