Addressing the Needs of Children with a History of Abuse
Saturday, October 24 4 - 5 pm (MST)
Children who have experienced trauma are at risk to living in a dysregulated state of arousal. Emotional abuse, loss of a caregiver, inconsistency, and chronic misattunement contribute to a large number of psychiatric problems. A child who did not develop within a safe and supportive care-giving environment learns alternative ways to cope with distress including hyperactivity, aggression, self-harm, and sleeping problems. Supportive relationships build brain architecture and resilience, and should not be considered as ancillary to treatment plans, goals, and techniques to children. This presentation provides strategies to build safety in their life.
Presented by: Lara Taggart, Ed.D, OTR/L
Kelly Moritz, OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Track