The Impact of Trauma on a Child’s Brain and Body (Part 1 of 2)

These sessions will describe the changes in the brain and the chemical and genetic changes in the body of children exposed to trauma. Science describes the changes in every aspect of the brain. The chemical changes in the body and the brain impact the function of the child who then becomes the teenager and then the adult. The science that supports the process of how to address these changes with daily trauma informed care including in the home, school and work environments will be reviewed with specific recommendations for the entire lifespan of a trauma impacted person.