What makes an event traumatic? An explanation from psychological theory
Duration: 42 mins
Publication Date: 27 Nov 2023
Next Review Date: 27 Nov 2026
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13650
Description
David Trickey explores the prevalence of potentially traumatic events in children and young people. He delves into the cognitive model of PTSD to explain what transforms potentially traumatic events into actual trauma. Trickey elucidates that the nature of traumatic memories and the meanings assigned to the events - in terms of self-perception, world view, and relationships - are pivotal. He discusses how avoidance of thoughts, memories, and triggers can perpetuate these difficulties. Through examples, he demonstrates the model's practical application, showing how practitioners and carers can use it to understand and effectively support a child or young person's reactions.
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
Related Content Links
Complex PTSD
Making Sense of Trauma: Psychological Coping Mechanisms in Young People
Paper Link
https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jcpp.13094
