FLIPPING THE LID
When a child’s ‘emotional’ and ‘thinking’ brain are not connected we could describe this state as ‘flipping the lid’ This is when a child enters into survival mode when being triggered from the trauma they have experienced.
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND TRAUMA
The Effects of Trauma on Children
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TRAUMATISED CHILDREN...
UNINFORMED
- They have ADHD
- They have an anger management
- They are distuptive
- They have poor coping skills
- Don't talk about it
- They are permanently damaged
- They need consequencies
INFORMED
- They are reacting to trauma
- They have difficulty regulating emotions
- They have been triggered
- They have survival skills
- Talking gives permission to heal
- They can learn, heal and recover
- They need support, routine and self-worth
