Trauma can deeply impact a person’s thoughts, feelings, and actions long after the event has occurred. Some individuals may move on and heal, while others experience numbness, difficulty trusting others, or feel triggered by small things. Recognizing these signs helps clients find ways to rebuild themselves.
The Signs of Unhealed Trauma poster highlights common signs of trauma, such as feeling unworthy, always worrying about what might happen next, and carrying feelings of shame. Featuring a design of a head with clouds and thunder, this wall art visually represents the internal struggles often associated with trauma.
Displaying it can remind kids and teens that unhealed trauma manifests differently, and learning the signs is the first step to healing. Pairing it with trauma coping skills or ways to build resilience can offer helpful ways to manage emotions.
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References:
- Astitene, K., Lahlou, L., & Barkat, A. (2018). Post traumatic stress disorder among adolescents schooled in public schools. OALib, 05(12), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1105019
- Briere, J., & Lanktree, C. (2012). Treating complex trauma in adolescents and young adults. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452240497
- Downey, C., & Crummy, A. (2022). The impact of childhood trauma on children's wellbeing and adult behavior. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 6(1), 100237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2021.100237
- Gerson, R., & Rappaport, N. (2013). Traumatic stress and posttraumatic stress disorder in youth: Recent research findings on clinical impact, assessment, and treatment. Journal of Adolescent Health, 52(2), 137-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.06.018
