How Do Caregivers Support Children or Youth Who Experience Trauma?

The Importance of Relationships

Factors that can protect children from poor outcomes include:

  • Positive relationships
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Strong community support
  • Genetics

The Harvard Center on the Developing Child website offers more information on toxic stress.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website offers more information on adverse childhood experiences.

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