– feeling like a ‘bad’ person (click here to read my article on why this happens) – inappropriate guilt and shame (click hereto read my article relating to this) – depression (click here to read my article on the link between childhood trauma and major depression) – post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – click hereto read my article on this – ‘acting out’ feelings of distress (eg aggression, violence, anger) – promiscuous sex (this can be another form of dissociation) – reliance on alcohol/drugs to escape from mental anguish Other specific problems the adolescent may develop as a result of trauma include : Damage to such development, in particular, has been linked to difficulties in regulating (controlling) emotions and difficulties forming and maintaining interpersonal relationships.Īdolescence, too, is a time of significant emotional growth, and, therefore, traumatic experiences at this crucial stage of life can have a profound and very-long lasting effect upon the individual’s view of the world, of others and of him/herself. The adolescent brain and nervous system is, therefore, is especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of trauma. The physical development of the brain is not complete until the mid-twenties. – psychosomatic symptoms (ie symptoms brought on by stress with no obvious physical cause) eg headaches and stomach aches – inappropriate guilt and shame relating to the trauma – a compulsion to constantly re-tell the details of the traumatic experience – a constant concern for own safety and the safety of family members – problems with sleep, which may include having nightmares and experiencing ‘night terrors’ – frequently feeling fearful in a variety of situations (not just those situations which relate to the original trauma) – ‘developmental regression’ – this means reverting back to an earlier stage of development eg distress at having to be separated from parents in situations where this distress was not displayed prior to the trauma – difficulty articulating the effect that the trauma has had upon them – ‘traumatic play’ – this type of play tends to be repetitive and relates to the trauma, either directly or symbolically The effect of trauma on children in this age group may result in : If this is not forthcoming the effects of trauma can be particularly severe. – problems relating to perception and awarenessįinally, it should be pointed out that at this age children are utterly dependent on the emotional support of their primary care-giver. – inability to properly regulate (control) their emotions Damage done to the development of this part of the brain can lead to : Research shows that severe trauma at this stage of life can damage the development of the area of the brain known as the cortex. The brains of children in this age group are developing very rapidly and, as such, their brain development is extremely vulnerable to being adversely affected. VULNERABILITY OF THE YOUNG, DEVELOPING BRAIN : – very demanding of attention through both positive and negative behaviours On the contrary, this age group is extremely vulnerable and the effects of trauma on them can be very serious indeed.ĭue to the fact that this age group is unable to explain the distress they feel in words, they may, instead, ‘act out’ their distress through their behaviour. VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: it is a myth that just because very young children cannot verbalize the effect that trauma has on them, and often can’t understand the trauma, they are unaffected by it. In this article, I will look at how 3 different age groups may be affected. Trauma affects children in different ways depending upon the age group they fall into.
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