Childhood Trauma and the Brain

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What have scientists learned from studying the brain about the impact of traumatic experiences, like abuse and neglect? The Childhood Trauma and the Brain animation with the accompanying guidebook, videos and articles provides information from neuroscience research for frontline professionals and carers. Learn what neuroscience can tell us, the implications for practice, and the link between childhood trauma and mental health problems. We hope these resources will provide a new way to understand and help the children and young people in our care.

Childhood Trauma and the Brain Guidebook

This free illustrated guidebook for professionals and carers working with children and young people accompanies the Childhood Trauma and the Brain animation. Key principles supported by both science and practice are discussed to help us think about our approaches to resilience and recovery.

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How the Brain Adapts to Adversity

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Linking Childhood Trauma to Mental Health

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How to Promote Resilience and Recovery

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Science to Practice

What can we do to help to promote resilience and recovery? Dip into a set of short videos and articles where clinicians, social workers, and teachers share their thoughts on how they apply science to their work with children.

Deep Dives

A series of short articles focusing on key neuroscience research from Childhood Trauma and the Brain. For frontline professionals and carers looking to further expand their knowledge.

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