Caron Treatment Center's Education Alliance

Conversations That Matter- Behavioral Health Strategies for Building Resilience in Youth

Caron Treatment Center's Education Alliance

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Collective Trauma: When Shared Experiences Create Trauma Responses

Tuesday 31st May 2022

Discover how collective trauma affects young minds and learn strategies for support from experts Dr. King and Dr. Palmerio-Roberts.
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Conversations That Matter- Behavioral Health Strategies for Building Resilience in Youth
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Collective Trauma: The Ripple Effect on Young Minds

Children and adolescents might not have the language to actually articulate what happened to them or what they're experiencing as a result of the trauma.
Imagine a world where the collective experiences of trauma ripple through entire communities, affecting everyone from the youngest child to the oldest adult. In this eye-opening episode of 'Conversations That Matter', Dr. Margaret King and Dr. Ramona Palmerio-Roberts dive into the concept of collective trauma and its profound impact on children and teens.
These experts from Caron Treatment Center bring a wealth of knowledge to the table, discussing how shared traumatic events can shape young minds and bodies in ways we might not fully understand. They stress the importance of recognizing the signs of trauma in kids and emphasize creating safe spaces where they can express their feelings without fear of judgment. Dr. King and Dr.
Palmerio-Roberts also touch on the critical role of maintaining routines and traditions to provide a sense of stability. Their advice is clear: adults need to foster empathy, avoid placing blame, and ensure that children have access to mental health professionals when necessary. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or anyone involved in a child's life, this episode offers invaluable insights into supporting young people through collective trauma.