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Common Symptoms of Trauma and What to Do About It
Recognizing the symptoms of PTSD in children is crucial for early intervention. Symptoms may vary depending on the child’s age and the nature of the trauma, but some common signs include: Re-experiencing the Trauma: The child may have nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts related to the traumatic event. Avoidance: The child may avoid places, people,…
Read MoreCommon Trauma Situations for Children and Picture Books that Help
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with adults, but children are also susceptible to its effects after experiencing traumatic events. As elementary school counselors, it’s essential to understand the impact trauma can have on children and to provide appropriate support to help them cope. Traumatic experiences can deeply affect a child’s emotional, cognitive, and…
Read MoreFeeling Scared? Good!
Is Your Passion Greater than Your Fear? One of the most common emotions that I work with clients on is fear. Fear can be paralyzing. Fear can hold you back from realizing your dreams and accomplishing your goals. Fear can be a good thing. Whaaaaat? What if it is possible that fear can influence us,…
Read MoreHelping children overcome fear
Three things we can teach kids about fear The child in my office was in tears. Here was her story: She was selected to give the pledge to the flag on the morning news station at school. This is a great honor and she was excited until the morning of the show, when she suddenly…
Read MoreTime for a career change?
Time for a career change? How do you know if it’s the right time for a career change? Here’s a little True or False quiz: It’s time to make a change, if you dread Monday mornings… and the feeling starts Sunday morning or Saturday morning or Friday…you get the idea. It’s time to make a change, if…
Read MoreWhat to do while you wait
Waiting for the World to Get Back to Normal? Thanks to COVID-19 many of us are now stuck at home, worried and nervous about the future. At first, there is perhaps a sense of relief about not stressing over screening each new customer or making a decision about how best to stay germ free in…
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