What makes an event traumatic? An explanation from psychological theory

Duration: 42 mins

Description

David Trickey investigates the cognitive model of PTSD, explaining how potentially traumatic events become actual trauma. Through examples, he demonstrates the model's practical application and how it can be used to provide effective support.

Learning Objectives

A. To realise how many children and young people have experienced potentially traumatic events
B. To understand the cognitive model
C. To be able to use the cognitive model to understand traumatic reactions in children and young people and how best to help them

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