Beyond PTSD: An Overview of Childhood Developmental Trauma Jane Probst, LCSW & Christian A. Brashear, Esq.
Trauma Introduced
Analytical Definition Image: Colossus, from Digibarn.com
A sudden and traumatic event Image: Wordpress.com
Perceived as dangerous Image: defendpitbulls.com
Which may involve threat of personal harm Image: derekneighbors.com
Or actual physical harm
Which leads to intense fear. Image: Psycho (1960)
Clinical Definition Image: wordpress.com
The capacity to adapt to changes in the environment has been overwhelmed. Image: rialise.blogspot.com
Types of Trauma
Type 1: Acute Trauma Typically involves a one-time stressor Image: olatheks.org
Example of acute trauama NATURAL DISASTER Image: ireneimmink.com
Example of acute trauama CAR ACCIDENT Image: injuryinchicago.com
Type 2: Complex Trauma Involves prolonged or multiple traumatic events Image: treatmentandrecoverysystems.com
Type 2: Complex Trauma Typically occurring within a care giving relationship Image: universalscribbles.com
Example of complex trauma NEGLECT Image: blogspot.com
Example of complex trauma PHYSICAL ABUSE Image: thenewagenda.net
Example of complex trauma SEXUAL ABUSE Image: endignorance.org
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Occurs in the early years of life Image: pierce.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image: Causes the integrative fibers of the brain to stop functioning well
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image: publicdomainpictures.net Causes the integrative fibers of the brain to suffer growth delays
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image:stevensmagic.com Causes the integrative fibers of the brain to diminish
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image: whengodandscienceunite.com/blogspot Evidenced in lessening of the self-regulatory fibers in the corpus callosum
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image:whatyear.org Evidenced in lessening of the self-regulatory fibers in the prefrontal regions
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image:mnscu.edu Evidenced in lessening of the self-regulatory fibers in the hippocampus
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Self-regulation impacts : executive functioning
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Executive functioning is the ability of an individual to assess the priority of events in life. Image: theskinnyon.typepad.comtheskinnyon.typepad.com
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Executive functioning example: Do I ignore the baby to watch my favorite TV show? Image: telegraph.co.uk
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Executive functioning example: Do I ignore the infected blister on my foot to go dancing with my girlfriend? Image: foothealthcare.com brettworks.com
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image: blogspot.com Self-regulation impacts : emotions
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Image: newmediaandmarketing.com Self-regulation impacts : attention spa
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Self-regulation impacts : thought
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Self-regulation impacts : behavior Image:
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Self-regulation impacts : social functioning Image:
Type 3: Developmental Trauma Developmental trauma at its most basic overcomes the system of personality and its ability to integrate these complex systems.
Why is Trauma important? EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE IS SUFFERING FROM SOME MANNER OF TRAUMA Image: themindfulword.org
Why is Trauma important? A child's family IS his or her universe.
Why is Trauma important? As children, we assume the life we lead is normal.
Why is Trauma important? Case Study: The dirty mattress
Why is Trauma important? Children are NOT tiny adults.
Why is Trauma important? Though they may use a different logic system, a logic system is still there.
Why is Trauma important? Trauma can manifest itself in a wide variety of symptoms.
Why is Trauma important? Nervousness. Image: blinkofyoureye.com
Why is Trauma important? Fatigue. Image: yourdictionary.com
Why is Trauma important? Headaches. Image: naturalheadacheremedies.com
Why is Trauma important? Stomach aches. Image: advancedallergytreatment.com
Why is Trauma important? Nausea. Image: naturalremedies.org
Why is Trauma important? Palpitations. Image: drsvenkatesan.wordpress.com
Why is Trauma important? Pain. Image: elephantjournal.com
Why is Trauma important? Insomnia. Image: myzeo.com
Why is Trauma important? Nightmares.
Why is Trauma important? Fear. Image: blog.rockstarsuperstarproject.com
Why is Trauma important? Anxiety. Image:
Why is Trauma important? Panic. Image: blog.lib.umn.edu
Why is Trauma important? Irritability. Image: 1.bp.blogspot.com
Why is Trauma important? Anger. Image: media.mercola.com
Why is Trauma important? Withdrawal. Image: upload.wikimedia.org
Why is Trauma important? Indifference.
Why is Trauma important? Depression. Image:
Why is Trauma important? Confusion. Image: jaypgreene.com
Why is Trauma important? Hopelessness. Image: faithfulthoughtspot.wordpress.com
Why is Trauma important? Inability to concentrate. Image: allwomenstalk.com
Why is Trauma important? Skipping School. Image: theepochtimes.com
Why is Trauma important? Poor grades.
Why is Trauma important? Emotional barriers to caregivers. Image: petertothpaulik.files.wordpress.com
Why is Trauma important? Distrust. Image: sitearm.wordpress.com
Why is Trauma important? Attachment issues. Image: rolereboot.com
Development of Trauma Children are a DEVELOPING microcosm of their own environment. Image: coolmath.org
Development of Trauma That development becomes internalized into their own response mechanisms.
Development of Trauma Primitive Brain v/s Advanced Brain Image: guardian.co.uk calvarychapelabuse.com
Development of Trauma The primitive brain triggers the release of adrenaline, cortisol and other hormones, resulting in simple responses...
Development of Trauma FIGHT...
Development of Trauma FLIGHT...
Development of Trauma FREEZE...
Development of Trauma The advanced brain, however, is responsible for thinking, reasoning and processing. A child exposed to trauma may become “stuck” in the primitive brain.
ACE SCORES Use The ACE Score Calculator to find out! The ACE Score attributes one point for each category of exposure to child abuse and/or neglect. Add up the points for a Score of 0 to 10. The higher the score, the greater the exposure, and therefore the greater the risk of negative consequences. These consequences are discussed throughout the publications also available for download from Adverse Childhood Experience
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