Trauma Through a Child's Eyes by Levine, Peter A. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Foreword Introduction Overview of This Book Part I - Understanding Trauma

Chapter One - What Is Trauma? A Working Definition

Chapter Two - Trauma’s Scope—Sources Ranging from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary

Common Causes of Childhood Trauma The Shocking Prevalence of Family and Community Violence A Word about Prenates, Infants, and Toddlers When the Source of Trauma Remains a Mystery

Chapter Three - Signs and Symptoms of Trauma in Children

Universal Symptoms of Trauma Recognizing Symptoms in the Very Young: Infants to Preschool-Age Children Recognizing Symptoms in School-Aged Children Symptoms of Trauma During Adolescence Delayed Traumatic Reactions Sexual Trauma Symptoms Understanding Why Some Children Have Trauma Symptoms and Others Do Not When Symptoms Persist: Understanding How Trauma Affects a Child’s Brain Clusters of Secondary Trauma Symptoms: A Summary Conclusion

Part II - General Guide for Preventing Childhood Trauma

Chapter Four - Emotional First Aid or How to Be a “Good Band-Aid”

Giving Appropriate Support to an Overwhelmed Child The Triune Brain Simplified Getting Acquainted with Your Own Sensations Attuning to Your Child’s Rhythms, Sensations, and Emotions First Aid for Trauma Prevention: A Step-by-Step Guide Courting the Reptilian Brain: Language Skills It Doesn’t Have to Hurt Forever Sensations and Emotions Are Not the Same! Tending to Emotional Needs by Following the Children’s Lead Helping Your Traumatized Child Through Play Conclusion

What Are “Resources” and Where Do They Come From? Using Rhymes and Stories to Prevent and Heal Trauma Conclusion

Part III - Workbook for Commonly Occurring Situations

Chapter Six - First Aid for Accidents and Falls

First Aid for Accidents and Falls: Basic Guidelines The Power of Language to Soothe and Heal Addressing the Emotions Through Listening and Storytelling Working with Accidents and Falls When Symptoms Are Present Using Music to Heal Trauma Summary

Chapter Seven - Prevention Tools for Parents and Health Professionals

Chapter Eight - Divorce, Death, and Separation—Helping Children Grieve Their Losses

Distinguishing Emotions Two Views of Divorce: Rosy or Dark? Conclusion Helping Your Child Grieve

Chapter Nine - Preventing and Healing the Sacred Wound of Sexual Molestation

Part IV - Towards a Humanistic View of Trauma

A Content Mother-to-Be Provides an Ideal Womb Prenates and Babies Are Sentient, Conscious Beings Honoring the Miracle of Birth Birth on Schedule: Induction and Cesarean The First Three Months What All Babies Need for Healthy Development The Wondrous World of Babies

First, Do No Harm! An Alternative Approach to Crisis Intervention Restoring the Resilience of School Children After Disasters: More Lessons from Thailand Our New Reality Epilogue or Epitaph?

Peter’s Story The Current State of Affairs in the Health Care Industry A Vision of Alternative and Integrative Medicine for the Twenty-first Century Summary

Appendix

First Aid for Accidents and Falls: A Quick Reference Guide Worksheet For Listing Symptoms

Notes Bibliography About the Authors Foundation for Human Enrichment Copyright