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Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System

2026-07-20T11:56:11-05:00

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Trauma-informed policies and procedures make juvenile justice organizations safer and more effective by ensuring the physical and psychological safety of all youth, family members, and staff and promoting their recovery from the adverse effects of trauma. Juvenile justice policies and procedures are trauma-informed when they […]

Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System2026-07-20T11:56:11-05:00

How Childhood Trauma Can Impact the Brain

2026-07-20T11:57:36-05:00

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Written by Kaytee Gillis, LCSW

A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging finds that childhood trauma can lead to disruptions in two main regions of the brain, the default mode network (DMN) and the central executive network (CEN). As these areas are responsible […]

How Childhood Trauma Can Impact the Brain2026-07-20T11:57:36-05:00

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The Missed Diagnosis

2026-07-20T11:58:50-05:00

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National Institute of Health

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently under-diagnosed in maltreated samples. Protective services information is critical for obtaining complete trauma histories and determining whether to survey PTSD symptoms in maltreated children. In the current study, without protective services information to supplement parent and […]

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The Missed Diagnosis2026-07-20T11:58:50-05:00

The Intersection of Childhood Trauma and Addiction

2026-07-20T12:01:08-05:00

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By Shannon Karl

Substance dependence leads to persistent negative consequences and the loss of human potential. These consequences often include chronic health problems, dysfunctional family environments, harmful economic impacts and premature death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 21.2 million individuals in […]

The Intersection of Childhood Trauma and Addiction2026-07-20T12:01:08-05:00

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events

2026-07-20T12:02:33-05:00

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By National Institute of Mental Health

Every year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends, and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences.

It is typical for children and adolescents to have a range of […]
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events2026-07-20T12:02:33-05:00

The Link Between ADHD and Trauma

2026-07-20T12:03:56-05:00

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By Medical News Today

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that often begins in childhood. Studies have found that trauma occurring in childhood may exacerbate or predict some ADHD symptoms.

Traumatic events, such as experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect, can not only result […]

The Link Between ADHD and Trauma2026-07-20T12:03:56-05:00

5 Reasons Why We Blame Ourselves After Trauma

2026-07-20T12:05:07-05:00

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By Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS

As a therapist who works with survivors of childhood trauma, I find that self-blame is a common part of their experience. As a survivor myself, I experience this, too. Here are some of the reasons why this happens:

1. Internalized Shame: Children are […]

5 Reasons Why We Blame Ourselves After Trauma2026-07-20T12:05:07-05:00

Child-Parent Psychotherapy Resources

2026-07-20T12:06:16-05:00

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By University of California, San Francisco

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an intervention model for children aged 0-5 who have experienced at least one traumatic event (e.g. maltreatment, the sudden or traumatic death of someone close, a serious accident, sexual abuse, exposure to domestic violence) and/or are […]

Child-Parent Psychotherapy Resources2026-07-20T12:06:16-05:00

Caring for Caregivers Experiencing Secondary Trauma

2026-07-20T12:07:33-05:00

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By Heather C. Forkey, MD, Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH, and Luanne Thorndyke, MD

Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is the emotional duress caused by indirect exposure to distressing events experienced by others. Health care providers and caregivers are particularly susceptible to secondary stress due to regular exposure […]

Caring for Caregivers Experiencing Secondary Trauma2026-07-20T12:07:33-05:00
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