When Trauma Feels Ongoing for Children

Sometimes a child’s trauma symptoms aren’t just about what happened—they’re about the brain believing it’s still happening.

When a painful experience hasn’t been fully processed as a memory, children may live as if the story never ended. For parents, teachers, therapists, and child care professionals, this helps us respond with safety, patience, and support.

Healing begins when children feel safe enough to understand: that happened, and it is not happening right now.

How do you help children feel safe in the present moment?

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Видео When Trauma Feels Ongoing for Children канала Mister Stu, LCSW: Children's Mental Health Expert