Facilitator: Danya O’Malley, Family Violence Prevention Services of PEI
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
It was once thought that children were not affected by trauma. They were seen as uncomprehending and naturally resilient. While children can display much resilience, there are many ways that they are impacted by trauma. Some of them are similar to adults and some are unique to their developmental stage. It is important for anyone working with children to understand how children experience and cope with trauma, how trauma can impact child development and behaviour, and what steps can be taken to minimize the negative consequences of trauma. Concepts like trust, attachment and positive relationships are important protective factors when predicting the long term outcome for children who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Danya will present an overview of this information and talk about the opportunities that exist when working with children.
November 8, 2018
1:00 PM
Memorial Hall | Confederation Centre of the Arts | Charlottetown