Children and Trauma : A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Heal

Childhood traumas range widely in their severity and impact.

Being in a car accident, experiencing an earthquake or flood, being attacked by a dog, being molested, or witnessing a violent robbery - all are distinctly different events, yet all give rise to the same symptoms of psychological trauma.This is a guide written for parents of the thousands of children terrorized by accidents, disasters or violence each year.

Written by a child psychologist, it gives information about children's reactions to trauma, including how to identify the signs that indicate a child may need professional care, and how the parents themselves can aid a child's recovery.