Childhood Trauma

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

A compassionate conversation on childhood trauma: big-T vs little-t, how symptoms show up in bodies and behavior, and practical tools like co-regulation, EMDR concepts, consistent routines, and school collaboration. Parents and caregivers learn to reduce guilt, build resilience, and support diverse identities within culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care.

Channel: Embark Behavioral Health Duration: 1:03:09

Questions

1. What is one common misconception parents have about childhood trauma mentioned in the discussion?

That acknowledging trauma means the parent did something wrong That trauma always results in PTSD That trauma can only be diagnosed by a psychiatrist That only boys are affected by trauma

2. What physical health issues did Stephanie Lucas mention as possible results of early childhood trauma?

Asthma and allergies Broken bones and sprains Hearing and vision loss Difficulty sleeping, digestive issues, eczema, and hair loss

3. What is the difference between 'big T' and 'little t' trauma as discussed in the conversation?

Big T trauma is physical, little t trauma is emotional Big T trauma only affects adults, little t trauma only affects children Big T trauma is ongoing, little t trauma is episodic Big T trauma involves major events, little t trauma involves repeated smaller hurts

4. What strategy did both speakers emphasize as crucial for parents and caregivers when supporting traumatized children?

Avoiding conversations about trauma Buying new toys frequently Allowing children to skip school Consistency and co-regulation

5. According to the podcast, what is resilience in children?

The ability to avoid experiencing trauma Complete independence from caregivers Having perfect academic performance The capacity to recover and keep going despite challenges

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