Metaphors, Stories, and Concepts for understanding the impact of Early Childhood trauma on development

Mar 21, 2023 - Mar 21, 2023

Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne, 649 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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Metaphors, Stories, and Concepts for understanding the impact of Early Childhood trauma on development

Mar 21 2023

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This presentation weaves together metaphors, core concepts and stories to share what we have learned through research, clinical practice, and the wisdom of children and families about trauma and trauma-informed care.

Metaphors offer common language to support our understanding of the impact of trauma, intergenerational trauma, and historical trauma. Children’s books can help grown-ups to understand a child’s perspective and begin important conversations.

Core concepts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network will help providers recognise and consolidate central aspects of trauma theory that they can apply as they work with other children and families. Together the metaphors, stories, and concepts will help us explore responses to common questions about stress and trauma including:

Do young children really remember traumatic experiences?
What are common reactions to stress and trauma?
How does trauma affect development?
How can we partner to create healing spaces and support recovery?

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