We now know, support from a caregiver can help a child or youth heal from his or her traumatic experiences.
Medical Consenter Caregivers need to know about trauma for the following reasons:
- For a child or youth, being apart from their own family or in a new placement is stressful and confusing.
- Stress and confusion can add to a child or youth’s trauma.
- Being unaware of the effects of trauma can keep a placement from working well.
