Many children and young people who have been affected by adverse Childhood experiences are likely to display trauma symptoms or dissociative symptoms these adaptive strategies can often be misunderstood. The physical and mental health difficulties relating to trauma are huge. The childs relationships and environment are crucial in both healing and supporting these children. Our training will help provide you with an introduction to understanding: Dissociation; Attachment; Resilience; Trauma and Shame. How trauma impacts children and young people Signs and symptoms of trauma and dissociation How to manage a stress responses and Shame responses. Stabilisation and regulation The importance of self-care
Broad Horizons is the only center in the region specialising in developmental and relational trauma for children and young people. We focus in working with complex issues such as developmental trauma, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociation and adaptive attachments in children and families where the child is looked after in care or in post-adoption. We pride ourselves on adopting a holistic family approach to our work with children and young people and are inclusive of multi-agency working and being proactive as part of the team around the child and family to provide the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families.
