2590: 4 Ways to Help Children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Emily Thompson of Gottman
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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Strategies for Supporting a Child with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Supporting a child with post-traumatic stress disorder involves taking time to understand and address their anxiety triggers, practicing mindful parenting to foster emotional intelligence, allowing recovery to happen at the child's pace, building a safe and secure environment through gradual steps, discussing the root causes of anxiety openly, creating contingency plans to manage triggers, and empowering the child to handle anxiety independently. By implementing these strategies, a child with PTSD can learn to manage their anxiety, develop emotional intelligence, and grow into a healthy individual.
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