Trauma Informed Approaches

What is Trauma?

An event in life that a child finds overwhelmingly distressing or
emotionally painful. This often results in lasting mental and physical effects.

Trauma as a Barrier to Learning

• Difficulty self-regulating.
• Difficulty forming relationships.
• Struggle to trust adults.
• Negative thinking.
• Hypervigilance.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Memory problems.
• Organisational problems.

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“Children who end up doing well despite adversity have usually had at least one stable, committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver or other adult”.​ 

“Polishing the Diamonds”​ 

Scottish Government 2016