In his book, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, author Bessel van der Kolk describes what makes the most difference in determining those children and eventually those adults who perpetuate self-destructive behaviors. This means while they continue to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors that are self-injurious, they can be healed through therapy, so they no longer pursue self-harming behaviors.
Most parents have heard about children and adolescents who cut themselves. Cutting is one behavior that can reflect earlier childhood trauma. Even if none of your children show symptoms of significant emotional trauma, chances are that there are children somewhere in your family or neighborhood or child’s classroom who have. Therefore, being aware of the impact of trauma—as well as what is needed to safeguard children from the damaging effects of severe trauma—is important for all of us who care for children.
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